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Gusii shot to the summit of the embryonic table following the emphatic opening win.
Rainbow FC hit the ground running in the National Super League (NSL) following a 1-0 win over Darajani Gogo FC while Gusii FC kicked off their season with a resounding 5-1 win over Vihiga Bullets.
Rainbow FC 1-0 Darajani Gogo
Following their promotion from the Division One, Rainbow FC got their life in the NSL off to the perfect start after edging Darajani Gogo 1-0.
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17:08 - 16.09.2023
FKF PL AFC Leopards still searching for first win after Muhoroni Youth frustrate them to a draw
Ingwe created some good opportunities, particularly in the second half, but were unable to make Muhoroni pay as they were frustrated to a 0-0 draw
The lone goal of the game was scored in the opening half courtesy of Tyron Kariuki as Rainbow held on to the lead for the rest of the match to pick up three vital points.
Gusii FC 5-1 Vihiga Bullets
The woeful run of Vihiga Bullets show no signs of abating after their relegation from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) as they were pummeled 5-1 by Gusii FC.
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17:23 - 16.09.2023
FOOTBALL Tusker stunned, Shabana suffer last-minute heartbreak as Ulinzi's woes continue
Tusker were handed a first loss of the season by Homeboyz as Shabana threw away an advantage to draw with Police while Ulinzi lost a third straight match.
It only took 26 minutes for Gusii to break the deadlock which came courtesy of Cyrus Oucho and they went on to double their lead three minutes later, this time through Abel Nyanteng'a.
Gusii did not take their foot off the gas in the opening half as they grabbed their third when Vicent Wanga struck five minutes before the half time break.
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16:31 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL: AFC Leopards entangled in renewed legal fray with American sports gear maker
AFC Leopards faces another legal challenge with Nsejjere Sports LLC with former officials also implicated in the dispute.
Bullets’ nightmare first half extended at the stroke of the halftime mark when they were awarded a penalty but they could not capitalize on the chance as the spotkick was saved.
Mathew Tegisi took little time to introduce himself to the crowd after coming on after the break as he scored with his first touch in the 48th minute.
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08:14 - 16.09.2023
FOOTBALL 'I have set aside a place for my league-winning medal' - Tusker defender believes brewers will win the title this season
Jimmy Mbugua, who has shone in his two outings at right-back this season, is optimistic that Tusker will make amends given their winning experience in the last three seasons.
Bullets got their consolation goal in the 76th minute through Juma John but Gusii restored their four goal cushion two minutes later through Adelbert Mogendi to complete the rout.
MCF 2-2 Assad
Mully Children’s Family FC salvaged a point in stoppage time to settled for a 2-2 draw against SS Assad.
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15:03 - 16.09.2023
RUGBY Shujaa thrash hapless Namibia to secure cup quarter-final ticket at Olympic qualifiers
Kenya Sevens put Namibia to the sword to make it to the last eight of the Africa Sevens which is acting as the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers.
Assad opened the scoring a minute after the half hour mark through Abdallah Mdeka but MCF equalized in five minutes from the time break through Norman Werunga.
Elmond Kasaya restored Assad’s lead in the 71st minute and just when they thought they were headed for a victory, MCF levelled deep into stoppage time courtesy of Anaba Mohamed.
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08:41 - 16.09.2023
FOOTBALL Why Michael Olunga should not be judged on goals alone despite Harambee Stars drought
Michael Olunga has faced criticism from a section of Kenyan fans over his lack of goals for Harambee Stars but he brings much more to the side
Dimba Patriots 2-3 Naivas
Elsewhere at the Wolves Den, Naivas FC emerged 2-3 winners over Dimba Patriots in an entertaining five-goal thriller.
Dimba Patriots earned a place in the NSL after buying Mwatate United’s slot in the league and found the going tough in their first game.
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11:12 - 16.09.2023
FOOTBALL Ambani gives AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia tips on how to get out of financial turmoil
Former AFC Leopards striker Boniface Ambani has offered insightful solutions to the problem of lack of finances currently facing Kenyan clubs led by Ingwe and K'Ogalo
Naivas’s goals came courtesy of a brace from Vincent Likare while Brian Ouru was also on the scoresheet to claim the three points for the Shoppers.
Dimba Patriots set up a tense finale after Danis Omondi and Tindo Joseph scored late in the game but Naivas held on for the victory.
Vihiga United 1-2 Kajiado FC
It was a sorry day for the two Vihiga clubs in the NSL as United suffered a 1-2 loss at the hands of visiting Kajiado FC.
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12:29 - 16.09.2023
RUGBY Winning start for Shujaa in Olympics qualifiers as Nigeria are brushed aside
Nigel Amasita was the man of the moment, scoring a hat-trick as Kenya beat Nigeria 34-10 in their opening Olympic qualifying match in Zimbabwe.
Kajiado’s goals came courtesy of Ayubu Twaha and Llotsiro Brian in the opening half while Kaduka Godfrey got the consolation goal for Vihiga.
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