Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards midfielder Tyson Otieno in action against Mara Sugar goalkeeper Joseph Ogenda and Robinson Musungu during SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. …
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Mara Sugar FC
Mara Sugar FC — SportPesa Premier League club that drew with Nairobi United and lost to AFC Leopards in May 2026.
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- May 2026
… Mara Sugar head coach Francis Xavier finished as the runner-up for the monthly award after also guiding his side to three wins, albeit from one additional fixture.
Pamzo named KPL April Coach of the Month after impressive runAudio By VocalizeAFC Leopards edged out Mara Sugar 2-1 to cut leaders Gor Mahia’s lead to six points in a tight SportPesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium yesterday. …
Leopards cut Gor's lead as Shabana drop points at home… Ingwe host Mara Sugar at Nyayo Stadium, knowing they cannot afford to drop points if they are to keep their fading title hopes alive. …
Ingwe chase Gor as survival battle intensifies again… His sharp attacking instincts and ability to strike early proved decisive, with Wangaya opening the scoring in three separate matches against Mathare United, Posta Rangers, and Mara Sugar to hand Nairobi United control from the outset. …
Nairobi United sensation Wangaya named April Player of the Month… He opened the scoring in three separate matches - against Mathare United, Posta Rangers, and Mara Sugar - each time giving his side immediate control and a psychological edge. …
Wangaya lands April's Player of the Month… Tactical Resilience: The team also showed composure against tough opponents, battling to draws against Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2). …
Nairobi United & coach Solo lead the April charge- April 2026
… Gor Mahia will next face Kakamega Homeboyz in Kakamega County over the weekend before facing Kenya Police FC, Murang'a Seal, Mara Sugar and Nairobi United respectively. …
Gor kipper Onyango reveals secret weapon for Mashemeji Derby success… The clash marks the start of a challenging run that also includes matches against Kenya Police FC, Murang'a Seal, Mara Sugar, and Nairobi United. …
Owallo rallies Gor Mahia in title push with fresh support pledge… With positions tightening at the top, this encounter could further define the hierarchy among the leading contenders.In mid-table, Tusker FC take on Mara Sugar FC, with both sides enjoying relatively stable runs of form. …
KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title race
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AFC Leopards beat Ulinzi Stars, close gap on Gor Mahia
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AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Today
AFC Leopards beat Ulinzi Stars, close gap on Gor Mahia
AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Saturday 9 May
Pamzo wins KPL Coach of the Month for April
APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo Omollo has been named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April, following a standout period for the club. Pamzo received a customized trophy and 75,000 Ksh from league sponsors, dedicating the award to his late wife.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards cut Gor Mahia's lead to six points with victory
AFC Leopards defeated Mara Sugar 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium to move to 58 points, six behind leaders Gor Mahia. Shabana drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars in a separate match.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
SPL title race and relegation fight intensify in round 31
AFC Leopards, nine points behind leaders Gor Mahia with a game in hand, host Mara Sugar knowing a victory would reduce the gap to six points. Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in a match with contrasting stakes: Shabana chasing top-three finish hopes, Ulinzi fighting relegation danger.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
Nairobi United's Wangaya wins Kenya Premier League Player of the Month
Kevin Wangaya, a 20-year-old Nairobi United forward, has been named the Kenya Premier League Player of the Month for April, contributing three goals and three assists in five matches as his side maintained an unbeaten run. He is the second youngest player to win the monthly award.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wangaya wins SportPesa Premier League Player of Month
Nairobi United forward Wangaya was named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after registering three goals and three assists in five matches as the team went unbeaten. The 20-year-old Kenya U20 international becomes the second youngest winner of the accolade.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
Nairobi United unbeaten in April, climbs to sixth place
In their first Premier League season, Nairobi United remained unbeaten over six fixtures in April and rose to sixth place, with victories over Shabana (3-0) and Posta Rangers (2-0), and away wins against Murang'a Seal (4-2) and Mathare United (2-1), while also drawing with Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2).
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
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
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 →
Thursday 23 April
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 →