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January 12, 2026
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AFC Leopards move three points clear after leaving Tusker tipsy

AFC Leopards move three points clear after leaving Tusker tipsy

Gor held to a 0-0 draw by Shabana as Naibois also drop points...

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AFC Leopards seized the top spot in the SportPesa Premier League after a dominant 4-0 victory over Tusker at Nyayo Stadium. This win, fueled by Samuel Ssenyonjo’s hat-trick, moved them three points clear as rivals Gor Mahia drew 0-0 with Shabana.

  • Ugandan international Samuel Ssenyonjo scored a hat-trick for AFC Leopards, with goals in the 13th, 23rd, and 71st minutes.
  • AFC Leopards now leads the standings with 30 points, while Gor Mahia is second with 27 points.
  • Other matches saw Kariobangi Sharks draw 1-1 with Posta Rangers, and Nairobi United draw 1-1 with Ulinzi Stars.

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Kenyan Teams & Athletes Secure Victories in Golf, Polo, Athletics, and Football - January 2026

Kenyan teams and athletes achieved significant wins across several sports. In golf, Duncan Kivuitu successfully defended his title at the Minet golf tournament held at the Karen Country Club. In polo, the Mgamery team, led by Amani Nzomo, secured a dominant 8-1 victory over NPC in the Davis Cup final at Nairobi Polo Club. On the international stage, Kenya defended its overall title at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, topping the medal table with nine medals. In local football, AFC Leopards seized the top spot in the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Tusker 4-0 at Nyayo Stadium. This win, fueled by Samuel Ssenyonjo’s hat-trick, moved them three points clear after rivals Gor Mahia drew 0-0.

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