Kenya Police bank KCB to reach Kenya Premier League summit
The cops were forced to come from behind to secure the win.
Kenya Police ascended to the top of the Kenya Premier League atleast for one night after securing a 2-1 win over KCB in Murang'a on Saturday afternoon.
The cops were forced to come from behind to secure the win.
Patrick Otieno scored for KCB after just eight minutes to shock Police, who have been on a poor run of form in recent times.
They drew level in fortuitous fashion with the Bankers scoring an own goal on twenty minutes and took the lead for good after 62 with David Simiyu scoring to earn them three points.
The win takes Police to 52 points from 28 matches played. Tusker FC have 51 and play on Sunday. Gor Mahia have 47 from 27 played.
Elsewhere, AFC Leopards saw off strugglers Bidco United 3-1 at the Dandora Stadium.
Christopher Koloti scored twice for Leopards, with Ken Owino adding a third.
Simon Abuko scored the consolation for Bidco who remain stuck in the relegation quagmire.
Shabana continued their rise up the table with a 2-0 win over bottom of the table City Stars.
Keith Imbali and Darius Msagha were the day's scorers as they rose to 46 points and are now just a point behind third-place Gor Mahia, an impressive run of results from the Gusii outfit.
Posta Rangers boosted their own survival hopes with a 3-2 win over Murang'a Seal who conceded a controversial penalty during the defeat, while Bandari saw off Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 as they bounced back from a slow run of form.
There will be four matches set for Sunday, with Tusker FC taking on Mathare United as they aim to reclaim top spot, while Gor Mahia will host Mara Sugar FC.