The winner of this season’s Football Kenya Federation Premier League will be determined on Sunday after Gor Mahia lost to Kakamega, while champions Tusker drew against Posta Rangers in Wednesday’s penultimate round of matches.
Gor were beaten 3-2 by Kakamega Homeboyz at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, while Tusker came from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Posta Rangers at Ruaraka on a dramatic afternoon.
Gor are top with 67 points, one ahead of the brewers. Former champions Mathare United’s stay in the top league came to an end despite their 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars at Moi International Sports Kasarani Annex.
Mathare were relegated since they cannot catch up with Wazito, who beat Bidco United by a solitary goal at Thika Sub County Stadium.
Wazito are on 29 points and even if Mathare beat them in their last fixture of the season, the Slum Boys can only accumulate 28 points.
The Golden Boot winner will also be decided on the last day after striker Elvis Rupia scored in Kenya Police’s 3-0 win against relegated Vihiga Bullets.
Rupia has now bagged 25 goal same as Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala who was a second half substitute against Homeboyz.
At Kasarani, Ugandan striker Patrick Kaddu and midfielder Austin Odhiambo were on target as Gor Mahia led 2-1 early in the second half.
However, Kakamega Homeboyz put the ball into the net via Ambrose Sifuna and evergreen Kevin Amwayi. In the dying minutes of the game, Hillary Juma scored the winner to bag maximum points for Abana ba Ingoo.
In Mombasa, Bandari FC completed their home fixtures with a 1-0 victory over Kariobangi Sharks at Mbaraki Sports Club. The match winner was scored in the first half through Kenya international Abdalla Hassan.
Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry called on his charges to rise to the occasion and win the title on Sunday when they face Nairobi City Stars.
He said loss of concentration and lacklustre defending cost his charges in the game.
“We are still number one in the league, but Homeboyz played well and congratulations to them. The match against City Stars will now be a final because the result elsewhere has still put us ahead. We have to recover and throw everything to win,” said McKinstry.
His opposite number Patrick Odhiambo said the win was well deserved.
“We played well and showed great determination to fight back and get the points,” said Odhiambo.
Kakamega Homeobyz assistant Team Manager Peter Atwenge was attacked by goons after the final whistle leaving his face swollen. He later recorded a statement at the Kasarani Police Station.
Tusker are away to Vihiga Bullets at Mumias Complex in Kakamega in their final game.
