Tusker FC narrowly avoided another disappointing defeat in the Sportpesa League 25/26, as Ian Simiyu came off the bench to strike a dramatic 1-1 equalizer against Shabana FC in Sunday’s clash staged at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
A dominant Shabana side took the lead just before halftime through rising star Austine Odongo, who found the net in the 19th minute. It seemed all but certain that Charles Okere’s squad was headed for a second loss.
At the Kasarani Annex, the slum derby saw Mathare United host Kariobangi Sharks, with the Sharks securing their first win of the season, 1-2.
Despite Ellies Asieche scoring his third goal of the campaign for Mathare, the team beat themselves with an own goal before Markivan Kesa sealed the victory for the visitors, handing the hosts their second loss.
Meanwhile, some miles away at the Kericho Green Stadium, APS Bomet’s woes in their top-flight debut deepened. They were defeated 1-0 at home by Kenya Police FC in what was also an NPS derby.
The defending champions picked up their first win of the season, adding to the single point from their opener.
At the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Mara Sugar were the ones to end Ulinzi Stars’ run of three consecutive clean sheets and their unbeaten streak, flooring the soldiers 1-2.
David Omondi scored a brace for the Millers, while Ibrahim Shambi netted a consolation goal for the hosts.
Elsewhere, Gor Mahia picked up their second successive win of the season beating KCB 0-1 at the Dandora Stadium
Full KPL Weekend Results 3 to 5 October 2025
Sofapaka FC vs. Kakamega Homeboyz 0-1 :Kakamega Homeboyz: Josephat Lopaga (exact minute not specified in reports)
Posta Rangers vs. AFC Leopards 2-2 :Posta Rangers: Jackson Dwang (2 goals, exact minutes not specified) AFC Leopards: Eliud Lokuwam (1 goal), Samuel Ssenyonjo (1 goal)
Bandari vs. Murang'a Seal 3-1 Bandari: Geoffrey Ojunga (16'), Amza Ngamchiya (36', assist: David Sakwa), Joseph Onyango (78') Murang'a Seal: Joseph Waithera (6', rebound assist: Paul Osama)
APS Bomet vs. Kenya Police 0-1 Kenya Police: Clinton Kinanga (40')
Ulinzi Stars vs. Mara Sugar 1-2 Ulinzi Stars: Ibrahim Shambi (33') Mara Sugar: David Omondi (5', 72')
KCB vs. Gor Mahia 0-1 Gor Mahia: Felix Oluoch Mboya (61', assist: Ebenezer Edu-Kwaw)
Tusker vs. Shabana 1-1 Tusker: Ian Simiyu (78') Shabana: Austine Musa Odongo (20')
Mathare United vs. Kariobangi Sharks 1-2 : Mathare United: Elli Asieche (90+6', free kick) Kariobangi Sharks: Markvivan Kesa (65'), Own goal by Kevin Ouru (Mathare GK, 23')