AFC Leopards head coach, Patrick Aussems reckons they have set the season in motion for a possible title after they reclaimed the fifth spot on the Kenyan Premier League log.
Cliff Nyakeya's first-half strike was all AFC Leopards needed to beat Posta Rangers 1-0 in an action-packed Kenyan Premier League match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Thursday.
Nyakeya found the back of the net with a rasping shot after pouncing on an enticing pass from Victor Omune.
"That was a brilliant show but we should have celebrated more goals if we were clinical enough in front of goal," Aussems said.
"That notwithstanding, I'm happy with the outcome because it leaves us in a strategic position to fight for the title this season. We only need to keep our focus and ensure we get maximum points in our remaining matches and we shall be there."
Posta Rangers' head coach John Kamau attributed their defeat to a congested fixture but noted that his charges had put up a superb fight.
"Our matches have come so close to each other that there is a possibility our players might be exhausted by now. I believe we can bounce back strongly in our subsequent encounters."
"We are not badly off and our position on the log speaks volumes about the great potential we have this season."
In Bungoma, Kenya Police twice rallied from behind to play out a two-all draw against hosts Nzoia Sugar at Sudi Stadium, Bungoma.
James Derrick Otanga had a dream start after netting a goal in his first appearance in the law enforcers' jersey.
James Kibande and Joseph Mwangi got on the scoresheet for Nzoia Sugar with Elvis Rupia also netting for Police.
Bandari FC recorded their second consecutive win on Thursday as they came out 1-0 winners over the resurgent Mathare United in an early kickoff game at the Kasarani Annex grounds.
Umaru Kasumba got on the end of a through pass to hurl the ball into the net in the 15th minute, gifting the coastal lads their ninth win of the season.
The win has Bandari eighth on the log while Mathare United remain 15th with 19 points.
A visibly elated Bandari coach Anthony Kimani extolled his charges for bouncing back to winning ways after a series of unimpressive outcomes in their most recent encounters.
"We displayed some great football this afternoon and I'm happy for the boys. I am glad we are now showing a bit of consistency after not starting the league well."
"In other matches, Ulinzi Stars held champions Tusker 2-2 at the Ulinzi sports complex. Sofapaka made light work of Kakamega Homeboyz with a resounding 3-1 win at Kasarani Annex.
