AFC Leopards rally late to sink Shabana in Gusii KPL mid-week thriller

AFC Leopards staged a spirited comeback to defeat Shabana 2–1 in a dramatic FKF Premier League encounter at the Gusii Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

The hosts got off to a flying start when young forward Austine Odongo found the back of the net early in the first half, sending the home crowd into celebration.

But Leopards refused to fold, with coach Fred Ambani’s halftime substitutions changing the course of the match.

Captain Victor Omune drew Ingwe level midway through the second half after a brilliant assist from substitute Julius Masaba.

The visitors sealed the comeback late on when James Kinyanjui’s curling corner kick caused confusion in the Shabana box, leading to an own goal that silenced the home fans.

The victory — Leopards’ second consecutive win and fifth match unbeaten — propels them to fifth on the log with nine points, just four behind league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz.

For Shabana, it was another tough day at home — their third straight loss and fourth game without a win, piling pressure on coach Peter Okidi to find solutions before their next outing.

Meanwhile, in Kericho, Kakamega Homeboyz continued their impressive form with a 2–1 win over APS Bomet, opening up a three-point lead at the top of the standings.