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AFC Leopards SC

Also known as: AFC Leopards · Leopards · Ingwe · Leopards SC

AFC Leopards SC — Kenyan Premier League club competing in the SportPesa Premier League title race, second-placed on 55 points after losing to Gor Mahia in the Mashemeji Derby.

Yesterday

  1. Sofapaka faces relegation from Kenya Premier League

    Sofapaka could become the first team relegated from the Kenya Premier League this season, sitting bottom of the table on 17 points with five matches remaining and facing Mathare United on Matchday 30.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Gor Mahia skipper credits preparation for Mashemeji Derby win

    Gor Mahia captain Alpha Onyango, who scored the winning goal in the Mashemeji Derby, attributed the victory to proper planning and coordinated teamwork. Onyango said the technical bench instructed the team to stay focused throughout the match and credited his teammates' combined effort for the success.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gor Mahia patron Owallo pledges support amid title race

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owallo has fulfilled a KSh. 1 million pledge to the squad following their 1-0 Mashemeji Derby victory over AFC Leopards and urged the league leaders to remain focused in their title push with five matches remaining.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Gor Mahia defeats AFC Leopards to extend league lead

    Gor Mahia won 1-0 against AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, with Alpha Onyango scoring the decisive second-half goal. The victory extends Gor Mahia's lead at the top of the Kenyan Premier League table to six points.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real estate firm partners with AFC Leopards for Mashemeji Derby

    Wonder Properties announced a partnership with AFC Leopards ahead of the Mashemeji Derby to support club operations, player welfare, and fan engagement. The firm said the sponsorship reflects corporate engagement with community-driven sports activities and youth development.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gor Mahia face AFC Leopards in title-deciding Mashemeji Derby

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards meet in the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium with the SportPesa Premier League title race on the line. Gor lead the table with 58 points, three ahead of second-placed AFC on 55 points, with fewer than six matches remaining.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

  4. Gor Mahia beats AFC Leopards 1–0 in 99th Mashemeji Derby

    Gor Mahia defeated AFC Leopards 1–0 in the 99th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, with captain Alpha Onyango scoring in the second half. The victory opens a six-point gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings, with Gor now on 61 points and Leopards on 55 with five matches remaining in the season.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. 99th Mashemeji Derby set to decide 2025–2026 league title race

    AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia clash at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the 99th Mashemeji Derby, which will likely determine the course of the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title. Gor Mahia currently leads the table by three points; a Leopards win would level the teams on points and force a tense final five matches, while a Gor victory would extend their advantage to six points.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 April

  1. Gor Mahia offered 1 million shillings to beat AFC Leopards

    Gor Mahia have been promised a one million shilling cash reward if they beat arch-rivals AFC Leopards in a Kenya Premier League title race clash at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, with Club Patron Eliud Owalo confirming the incentive is only for a win. The encounter is decisive for the championship, with Gor leading on 58 points and Leopards second on 55 points.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mashemeji Derby shapes KPL title race, multiple promotion-relegation battles

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in a crucial Mashemeji Derby that could significantly influence the Kenyan Premier League title race, with Leopards holding a psychological edge from their 1-0 reverse-fixture victory. This weekend's fixtures across the league also feature defining moments in the top-three race, mid-table consistency battles, and relegation fights as the season approaches its closing phase.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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