Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone
Mathare United ended the first leg of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League on a high despite narrowly edging out Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at Kasarani Annex on Friday...
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Mathare United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, concluding the first leg of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League on a positive note and moving further from the relegation zone. The win marked their first in 2026, propelling them to 11th place on the league table.
- Scoring the winning goal was former AFC Leopards striker John Mark Makwatta, who netted a penalty in the 35th minute.
- Mathare United now stands seven points clear of the relegation zone, accumulating a total of 21 points.
- Upcoming matches include AFC Leopards facing APS Bomet, with Leopards aiming to temporarily top the table, and Shabana hosting Sofapaka.
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