Gor Mahia Power back to the top of KPL table as Nsubuga Strikes for Shabana FC

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Premier League (KPL) title race has intensified dramatically, with a remarkable four clubs now tied on 20 points, following a Friday matchday dominated by draws.

For Ugandan football fans, the highlight came as midfielder Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira netted a crucial goal for Shabana FC, contributing to the league’s captivating competitiveness.

Per the latest standings (updated Friday, Dec 12th), Gor Mahia has reclaimed the top spot on goal difference after earning a crucial away point against Bandari FC, solidifying their status as the current league leaders.

The ‘Green Army,’ Gor Mahia, travelled to Mombasa and salvaged a 1-1 draw, with Ghanaian Ebenezer Adukwaw’s 31st-minute opener cancelled out by Geoffrey Ojunga in the 60th.

This single point was enough to see K’Ogalo move to 20 points, leading a congested table that includes Kakamega Homeboyz (2nd), Kenya Police FC (3rd), and Posta Rangers (4th), all also sitting on 20 points.

Nsubuga the Hero for Shabana
The most thrilling encounter of the day saw Shabana FC battle Kakamega Homeboyz to a hard-fought 2-2 draw.

It was in this high-octane clash that Ugandan midfielder Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira once again proved his worth, scoring one of Shabana’s two goals.

Sserumira, alongside teammate Derrick Otieno Omondi, ensured the points were shared against the dual strikes from Kakamega’s Oliver Machaka Auka and Portipher Odhiambo.

The valuable point pushes Shabana to 19 points, placing them 5th and keeping them just one point adrift of the four-way battle for the summit, signaling their strong challenge in the 2025/2026 campaign.

In other results that reinforced the day’s theme, Posta Rangers secured a point in a goalless 0-0 draw against APS Bomet, while Nairobi United and Murang’a SEAL also shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.

The latest results confirm that the Kenya Premier League is heading toward one of its most competitive seasons in recent memory, with the performance of foreign stars like Uganda’s Sserumira adding significant intrigue to the regional football narrative.