NAIROBI, KENYA – KCB FC vaulted into 1st place in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) after a thrilling 4-2 win against APS Bomet at the Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday.
The victory was spearheaded by striker Kelvin Etemesi, who bagged a magnificent hat-trick, with Richard Omondi scoring the Bankers’ fourth.
Despite the goals, APS Bomet fought hard, with Philip Wasai scoring a brace for the visitors in a high-scoring spectacle.
Tight Race at the Top
The result significantly impacts the league table with the win taking KCB to 21 points from 13 games, pushing them to the top spot ahead of Kenya Police FC and Tusker FC on a superior goal difference (+11).
APS Bomet remains in the bottom half of the table, sitting in 15th place with 13 points.
In the day’s other match, Bandari FC was held to a 0-0 draw by Posta Rangers, who remain in 4th place on 21 points, highlighting the tight race at the top of the standings.
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The Kenya Premier League continues on Wednesday and Thursday with several games slated to take place across the country.
