By Gran Chico |March 29, 2026
AFC Leopards secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kariobangi Sharks in a Kenyan Premier League (KPL) clash at Nyayo National Stadium this afternoon. The solitary goal, scored by Tyson Otieno in the 58th minute, proved enough to hand the Ingwe all three points and push them past the 50-point mark in the standings.
The match was a classic tale of dominance without flourish. Leopards, playing in front of their passionate home support, controlled much of the proceedings but struggled to break down a resilient Sharks side until Otieno’s clinical finish midway through the second half. The forward latched onto a well-worked move and produced a stunning finish that sent the Nyayo crowd into raptures.
Sharks, sitting comfortably in mid-table safety but showing fighting spirit, frustrated their hosts for long periods. Despite occasional threats on the counter, they failed to test Leopards goalkeeper enough, and the visitors could not find an equalizer. The final whistle blew with the scoreline unchanged: AFC Leopards 1, Kariobangi Sharks 0.
This result marks Leopards’ third consecutive 1-0 win, underlining a growing trend of clinical, low-scoring victories under their current setup. The three points take the 14-time Kenyan champions to 52 points (exact pre-match tally was 49), keeping them firmly in the title race as they trail runaway leaders Gor Mahia by a narrowing margin.
Leopards will now turn their attention to the next fixture, hoping to maintain this momentum and keep pressure on the top spot. Sharks, meanwhile, will regroup and aim to bounce back against lower-table opponents.
A solid afternoon’s work for AFC Leopards – three points banked, another clean sheet secured, and the title dream very much alive. Ingwe fans will sleep well tonight.
