Gor Mahia trio lead the way after going clear at the top

• Tisini, the league’s data analysts, name well-balanced SportPesa League Team of the Week Round 19.
• Gor Mahia led with three players, Mara Sugar had two, while Shabana, Murang’a SEAL, Kenya Police FC, Bidco and Kariobangi Sharks also featured.
• Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya was named Coach of the Week.

SportPesa League Round 19 saw eight fixtures played across various venues in the country, with only AFC Leopards and Nairobi United exempted.

Ingwe were supposed to face Naibois, but the latter were on continental duty, traveling to Tanzania for a second-leg encounter of the CAF Confederation Cup against Azam FC, forcing a postponement.

That said, Gor Mahia’s 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Sofapaka at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday opened a four-point gap at the top – they now have 40 points, compared to second-placed AFC Leopards’ 36, though Ingwe have a game in hand.

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Shabana FC narrowly secured a 1-0 victory at home against Bandari FC, moving closer with 31 points.

Murang’a SEAL continues to surge in form, edging out APS Bomet 2-1 to catapult into fourth place with 30 points.

Reigning champions Kenya Police FC closed out the round on Monday, held to a 1-1 draw by Bidco United at Police Sacco Stadium.

The result saw them miss a chance to break into the top three, instead rounding out the top five with 29 points.

All things considered, Gor Mahia dominated the Team of the Week released by Tisini, with Mara Sugar following closely behind. Kariobangi Sharks, Shabana, Bidco United, and Kenya Police FC also had players making the cut.

Here’s a look at the players who made the SportPesa League Team of the Week for Round 19 – a balanced selection curated by league data analyst Tisini.

SportPesa League Team of the Week Round 19

Goalkeeper – Issa Emuria – Bidco United

Emuria delivered a sensational performance to help his side secure a 1-1 draw against Kenya Police.

He stood firm between the posts, making several crucial saves and five successful runouts in a match where Police attempted around 20 shots rightfully earning him Man of the Match.

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Defender – Ammaton Samunya – KCB FC

He was deservedly named Man of the Match after scoring in his side’s 2-1 victory over Matahre United on Saturday.

Samunya also contributed with promising crosses and created a chance in the final third.

Defender – Sylvester Owino – Gor Mahia

Owino was among the scorers for IK’Ogalo in their 3-0 rout of Sofapaka, heading home a brilliant pinpoint cross from Jackson Dwang to give Gor a two-goal cushion.

Defender – Jimmy Owili – Mara Sugar

Owili earned Man of the Match honors in a thrilling 3-3 away draw against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium.

He assisted Timothy Ndayala’s equalizer and, in the dying minutes, delivered a ball that caused chaos in the box resulting in an own goal by Glen Masava to seal the comeback draw.

Defender – Baraka Badi – Kenya Police FC

The right-back remained resolute in defense, keeping the Law Enforcers organized even when they were behind against Bidco United.

Badi also provided the cross for Yves Koutiama’s equalizer, securing a point at home.

Midfielder – Enock Morrisson – Gor Mahia

Morrisson captained his side with authority, guiding them to a convincing 3-0 win over Sofapaka.

Named Man of the Match, he contributed an assist, displayed solid defensive work, and maintained successful pass progression throughout.

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Midfielder – Aineah Ndete – Mara Sugar

Ndete was instrumental in Mara Sugar’s comeback draw against Kakamega Homeboyz.

He controlled the midfield, switched play effectively, and created opportunities in the final third for the Sugarmen.

Winger – Sharrif Musa – Gor Mahia

Musa continues to be a key player for Gor this season. In the win over Sofapaka, he created multiple chances, including earning a penalty in the box converted by Ebenezer Aduk-waw after being fouled following his clever movement.

Winger – Humphrey Aroko – Kariobangi Sharks

Aroko scored his sixth goal of the season – a decisive penalty, to give Sharks a 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars and lift them out of the relegation zone.

His all-action display, including multiple attempts and chances created, earned him Man of the Match.

Forward – Brina Michira – Shabana

Michira delivered the only goal in Shabana’s 1-0 win over Bandari FC, converting from the spot for his sixth of the season.

The three points keep his side within touching distance in the title race.

Forward – Joseph Waithira – Murang’a SEAL

Waithira earned Man of the Match after scoring a brace in his side’s 2-1 win over APS Bomet at SportPesa Arena.

In red-hot form this season, his two goals took him to the top of the scoring charts with 12.

SportPesa League Coach of the Week – Round 19 – William Muluya – Kariobangi Sharks

Muluya guided the Slum Boys to only their third win of the season, a tight 1-0 result against Ulinzi Stars.

The victory moved them out of the relegation zone, now sitting 15th with 17 points.

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