Nzoia stop Tusker as Gor seize top spot

Nzoia Sugar FC edged Tusker FC 1-0 after a dogged display at the Sudi Stadium, Bungoma on Saturday as the champions suffered their first defeat in 15 matches.

Tusker last lost a game in February and had been on a six-match winning streak before it was shattered at Nzoia who have now thrown themselves back in the title race.

Nzoia got their winner in the first half through James Kibande’s penalty which was awarded to the home side after Hassan Beja was fouled inside the box.

The Brewers began the day as the league leaders but dropped down to second after Gor Mahia FC won 1-0 at Kenya Police FC thanks to Austine Odhiambo’s second half effort.

Nzoia did extremely well to hold on to their victory, repulsing Tusker’s attempts with some resolute defending.  

The result means coach Robert Matano’s men stayed on 54 points, allowing Gor to overtake them and take a two-point advantage as the new league leaders.

Nzoia added three points to their tally to sit third on 51 points. Fourth-placed KCB can draw level on points if they win Sunday’s heavyweight contest against Leopards.