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January 17, 2026
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Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone

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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