Hunting Leopards evade traps as they sight KPL title
‘Naibois’ seek redemption against Bandari today as Police play Sofapaka tomorrow...
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AFC Leopards, nicknamed Hunting Leopards, have made a significant return to contention for the SportPesa Premier League title after a challenging start to the 2025–2026 season. Their recent impressive run has pushed them to third place in the standings, just behind Gor Mahia and league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz.
- AFC Leopards extended their unbeaten streak to six matches with a 2-0 win over Mathare United, placing them one point behind Gor Mahia and two points adrift of Kakamega Homeboyz.
- Head coach Fred Ambani faced early pressure after AFC Leopards went three games without a win at the start of the season, but the team's fortunes have since reversed.
- Meanwhile, defending champions Kenya Police are struggling, currently in the relegation zone with only one win from their opening matches, and newly promoted Nairobi United is also experiencing a tough patch after their CAF Confederation Cup qualification.
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Kenyan Athletes Achieve Victories in Boxing, Golf, and Football as Athletics Kenya Begins Constitution Review - November 2025
Kenyan athletes have seen success across multiple sports. Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng’ successfully defended her World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight title against Tanzania's Ferisha Mashauri in a unanimous decision at Charter Hall, Nairobi. In golf, James Mwangi won the fourth edition of The Golf Park Open in a playoff finish on Sunday, boosting Kenya's junior golf aspirations. AFC Leopards have also made a significant return in the SportPesa Premier League, moving to third place in the standings behind Gor Mahia and leaders Kakamega Homeboyz. In sports governance, the process to review the Athletics Kenya (AK) constitution has begun after a decade of disputes, aiming to align it with Kenya's Sports Act.
