Mathare stun Tusker as Police edge Ulinzi while Migori and Shabana share spoils

Mathare stun Tusker as Police edge Ulinzi while Migori and Shabana share spoils

Mathare United produced one of their best performances of the campaign to beat Tusker 2-1 at Embu Stadium despite finishing the match with 10 players.

Mathare United claimed their first victory of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Tusker FC, while Kenya Police FC edged Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in a forces derby as Migori Youth and Shabana FC played out a 1-1 draw on Thursday, October 29.

The three matches brought contrasting outcomes, with Mathare ending their wait for maximum points, Police returning to winning ways and Migori extending their search for a maiden top-flight victory.

Mathare stun Tusker with ten men

Mathare United produced one of their best performances of the campaign to beat Tusker 2-1 at Embu Stadium despite finishing the match with 10 players.

Joshua Nyatini opened the scoring in the 30th minute, reacting quickest after goalkeeper Brian Bwire punched away Evans Maliachi's delivery before firing into the roof of the net.

The Slum Boys doubled their advantage just before half-time when Michael Oduor, facing his former club, capitalised on Elli Asieche's delivery to make it 2-0.

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Tusker returned from the break with renewed determination and reduced the deficit in the 51st minute through Fabian Adikiny, who finished from close range after Victor Mbaoma's cutback.

Mathare's task became more difficult when Michael Mutinda received a second yellow card for a foul on Yakeen Muteheli, leaving the hosts with 10 men.

The Brewers pressed for an equaliser, but goalkeeper Kevin Ouru produced important saves, including one to deny defender Eugene Ikutwa in the 65th minute.

Mathare remained a threat on the counterattack, with Nyatini nearly adding a third goal from distance as the hosts held on for a valuable victory.

The result lifted Mathare out of the relegation zone and handed Tusker their first league defeat of the season. Mathare also extended their unbeaten run against the Brewers to three matches.

Police prevail in forces derby

Kenya Police FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars in the forces derby, with Elvis Rupia scoring the decisive goal in the first half.

Rupia broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute with a stunning finish to give Police the advantage at the break.

Ulinzi, who introduced Adrian and Otunda at half-time in place of Leon and Makwata, sought a response but struggled to find an equaliser against a Police side determined to protect its lead.

Police made changes of their own as the contest progressed, with Eric Ngava Zakayo replacing Edward Omondi in the 62nd minute.

The hosts continued to threaten a second goal, while Ulinzi searched for a breakthrough. However, Police goalkeeper Job Ochieng dealt comfortably with a second-half attempt from Muchiri in the 70th minute.

The match also saw a stoppage after Brian Mzee suffered a head collision and was stretchered off. Police subsequently introduced Estone Esiye, Oliver Majaka and Yves Koutiama in a triple substitution.

Ulinzi continued pushing in the closing stages, but Police maintained their advantage to secure all three points.

The victory gave Police bragging rights in the forces derby, while Ulinzi left Nakuru without a goal.

Migori and Shabana settle for another draw

Migori Youth's wait for their maiden FKF Premier League victory continued after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Shabana FC at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

The result extended both teams' runs of consecutive draws to three matches, with Migori still unbeaten in their debut top-flight campaign.

Shabana took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Sigmunn Maina, who finished after Hafiz Alhasan had worked the ball into a promising position following Byron Otieno's delivery from midfield.

Migori returned from the break looking for a response and came close through Dennis Oguta, whose header from Elly Owande's delivery was saved by Shabana goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila.

The visitors continued to apply pressure, with defender Frederick Ngiela seeing an effort cleared off the line by George Onyango following a corner.

Migori's persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when Churchill Otieno scored on his league debut for his boyhood club.

The goal came after Nehemiah Onchiri's long throw was flicked on by Clinton Okoth, allowing Otieno to finish from close range and restore parity.

Migori pushed for a late winner, but Ndzila denied Maxwell Odada with a full-stretch save in the 83rd minute.

Neither side could find another goal, forcing them to settle for a point apiece.

For Migori, the result extended their wait for a first league victory, while Shabana missed another opportunity to return to winning ways after drawing their previous two matches.

The three results leave the early-season campaign finely poised, with Mathare gaining momentum from their first victory, Police taking the honours in the forces derby and Migori and Shabana still searching for a winning formula.