KPL Round One: Team of the week
Gor Mahia midfielder Kenneth Muguna in action during their Kenyan Premier League Super Cup match against Bandari at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on August 18, 2019. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
What you need to know:
- Michael Wanyika turned out to be the hero for the dockers with his string of top drawer saves helping them pick a point from Mathare United
On the left flank is Stephen Etyang who marked his KPL debut in style by wounding AFC Leopards with a sumptuous curler
- Derrick Anami showed why he could be the next player emerging from Zoo’s rich production lines with a brace against Chemelil Sugar in Kericho
After seven weeks of preseason, the 2019/2020 Kenyan Premier League campaign got off to a flying start with nine matches being played across different venues.
Champions Gor Mahia sent an early statement of intent with a 5-2 drubbing of Tusker while Kakamega Homeboyz left it late to edge AFC Leopards and walk away with the bragging rights in the Ingo derby.
Kisumu AllStars and Wazito will quickly want to forget their underwhelming displays on match day one but KCB made good their threat of finishing in the top three with a 3-0 drubbing of Sony Sugar.
Here, Nation Sport picks out the best performers of the opening weekend who line up in a 4-4-2 formation.
On a day when Bandari failed to score, Michael Wanyika turned out to be the hero for the dockers with his string of top drawer saves helping them pick a point from Mathare United.
Bandari goalkeeper Michael Wanyika makes a fingertip save during their Kenya Premier League match against Mathare United at Ruaraka grounds on August 31, 2019. The game ended 0-0. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NATION MEDIA GROUP
At the heart of defence is Kennedy Owino who capped a brilliant individual display with a towering header that inspired Western Stima’s comeback against Kariobangi Sharks. Completing the back four is George Odiwuor whose calming effect at the back helped Kakamega Homeboyz to a clean sheet in the 1-0 win over AFC Leopards.
Mathare United's Roy Okal (left) vies for an aerial ball with Danson Namasaka of Bandari during their Kenyan Premier League match at Ruaraka grounds on August 31, 2019.PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT |
Tusker midfielder Boniface Muchiri celebrates scoring during their Kenya Premier League match against Gor Mahia at Moi stadium, Kisumu on August 31, 2019. Gor won 5-2. PHOTO | ONDARI OGEGA |
Team of The Week
Goalkeeper: Michael Wanyika
Defenders: Wellington Ochieng', Kennedy Owino, George Odiwuor, Bolton Omwenga
Midfielders: Boniface Muchiri, Roy Okal, Kenneth Muguna, Stephen Etyang
Attack: Derrick Anami, Enosh Ochieng'
