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Kenya: AFC Leopards In Derby Win Over Gor Mahia
The win enabled Ingwe to move from the bottom of the KPL for the first time since the league started in February.
Aug 10, 2009 12:52:40 AM
The much awaited Nairobi derby between traditional arch-rivals AFC Leopards and
Gor Mahia ended in song and dance for the former, who clawed
K’Ogalo 1-0 on Saturday at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The lone goal was struck in the 60th minute when Obadiah Ndege’s header was deflected goalwards by Gor defender Solomon Nazio. The goal sent Leopards fans into a delirium of song and dance interspersed by the sound of ‘Ishukuti’.
The win jumped Leopards from the bottom place they have held for the better part of the 16-team Kenyan Premier League season to 14th place, while Gor slide further down the table to 11th position.
In the only match played on Sunday, Thika United hit Red Berets 3-1 to move to third place in the league.
South Africa bound Dennis Odhiambo opened the accounts for Thika before the military side equalised. Russell Kibet and Kennedy Otieno added the second and third in the second half to seal the victory for Thika.
In the other matches played on Saturday, Western Stima beat Bandari 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium, while Ulinzi settled for a goalless draw with KCB in a tough match played at Oserian Stadium in Naivasha.
City Stars also endured a stalemate against Sony Sugar at Hope Centre in Nairobi as Sofapaka also drew 1-1 with Chemilil. Sher Karuturi humbled the league leaders Tusker FC 1-0 in Nyayo stadium.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
The lone goal was struck in the 60th minute when Obadiah Ndege’s header was deflected goalwards by Gor defender Solomon Nazio. The goal sent Leopards fans into a delirium of song and dance interspersed by the sound of ‘Ishukuti’.
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The win jumped Leopards from the bottom place they have held for the better part of the 16-team Kenyan Premier League season to 14th place, while Gor slide further down the table to 11th position.
In the only match played on Sunday, Thika United hit Red Berets 3-1 to move to third place in the league.
South Africa bound Dennis Odhiambo opened the accounts for Thika before the military side equalised. Russell Kibet and Kennedy Otieno added the second and third in the second half to seal the victory for Thika.
In the other matches played on Saturday, Western Stima beat Bandari 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium, while Ulinzi settled for a goalless draw with KCB in a tough match played at Oserian Stadium in Naivasha.
City Stars also endured a stalemate against Sony Sugar at Hope Centre in Nairobi as Sofapaka also drew 1-1 with Chemilil. Sher Karuturi humbled the league leaders Tusker FC 1-0 in Nyayo stadium.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
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