Nairobi United held by Homeboyz as double bid falls short in thriller

Nairobi United’s push to build momentum and complete a league double over Kakamega Homeboyz ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Kasarani Stadium, in a Kenyan Premier League (KPL)match that lived up to its pre-game billing.

Coming into the clash on the back of a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Shabana, Nairobi United showed flashes of promise but were once again left grappling with inconsistency.

Kakamega Homeboyz, who had targeted revenge after losing the reverse fixture, made a strong start with Oliver Machaka opening the scoring in the 14th minute. Naibois responded through Michael Karamor, who leveled matters in the 28th minute.

Machaka, however, proved decisive once again before the break, completing his brace in the 40th minute to hand Homeboyz a 2-1 halftime lead.

Despite the setback, Nairobi United returned with renewed urgency in the second half. Defender Mustapha Kizza stepped up in the 70th minute to restore parity, ensuring the hosts salvaged a point from an end-to-end contest.

The result highlights Nairobi United’s fighting spirit but also underscores their struggle for consistency, having now managed mixed results in recent outings.

They remain seventh on 39 points from 27 matches as the race for a strong finish intensifies.

For Kakamega Homeboyz, the draw extends their steady run but may feel like a missed opportunity after twice taking the lead.

They remain firmly in the top three with 46 points, keeping their ambitions alive in the title chase.