FKFPL: Tusker go top as Bandari edge Ulinzi and City Stars hold Sharks

Part of the action as Bandari battled with Ulinzi Stars (C) KPA

By Erick Kariuki
Saturday, March 29, 2025

The FKF Premier League resumed with intense battles across the league as teams fought for crucial points. Tusker climbed to the summit after a hard-fought win over Bidco United, while Bandari ended their winless run with a vital victory against Ulinzi Stars. Nairobi City Stars, meanwhile, earned a draw against Kariobangi Sharks, keeping their survival hopes alive.

The FKF Premier League delivered another round of gripping encounters as teams jostled for position in the standings.

Nairobi City Stars 0-0 Kariobangi Sharks

A goalless stalemate played out between Nairobi City Stars and Kariobangi Sharks, with neither side able to find a breakthrough. City Stars will take comfort in avoiding defeat, but their battle against relegation remains an uphill task. Sharks, on the other hand, continued to be unpredictable, following up a crucial win with this frustrating draw.

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Bandari 2-1 Ulinzi Stars

At Mbaraki Sports Club, Beja Nyamawi inspired Bandari FC to a 2-1 victory over Ulinzi Stars, ending their winless run in style. Nyamawi struck in the 20th minute with a powerful shot before calmly converting a penalty 17 minutes later to give the hosts a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime. Ulinzi responded immediately after the break, with Boniface Muchiri pulling one back in the 46th minute. However, despite their persistent pressure, they couldn’t find an equaliser, allowing Bandari to claim all three points.

Tusker FC 1-0 Bidco United

Meanwhile, Tusker FC strengthened their title push with a narrow 1-0 win over Bidco United. The Brewers dominated possession but struggled to breach a stubborn Bidco defence. The breakthrough finally came in the 72nd minute when substitute Deogratius Ojok made an immediate impact, nodding in a well-placed header at the back post. The result propelled Tusker to the top of the table with 47 points, two clear of Police FC.

With these results, Tusker now leads the title race, while Bandari gain breathing space in mid-table. City Stars remain in the relegation battle, and teams like Ulinzi, Bidco, and Sharks must step up to avoid slipping further down the standings as the season unfolds.