FKF Premier League top scorers after 14 rounds

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FOOTBALL FKF Premier League top scorers after 14 rounds

Festus Chuma 08:00 - 12.12.2023

FKF Premier League's top scorers after 14 rounds showcase fierce competition as new contenders emerge, promising more excitement ahead.

The FKF Premier League Golden Boot race is shaping up to be an electrifying contest this season, as emerging talents and familiar faces vie for supremacy on the goal-scoring charts. 

After 14 rounds of intense action, the leading scorers are making their mark, and fans are treated to a thrilling race at the top of the standings.

Leading the charge is none other than Benson Omalla, the Gor Mahia dynamic forward who narrowly missed out on the Golden Boot last season. 

Omalla seems determined to make amends this time around, already notching an impressive nine goals to his name. 

The 22-year-old striker's consistency and clinical finishing have firmly established him as the frontrunner in this hotly contested race, with his most recent strike coming in a thrilling showdown against Nzoia Sugar last Saturday.

Meanwhile, KCB FC's Francis Kahiro has seen his goal-scoring form stutter in recent matches. 

A goalless draw against Talanta FC in their last game left Kahiro frustrated, following his earlier heroics when he netted in the 1-1 draw against Shabana. Kahiro's journey to the Golden Boot remains a work in progress, and he will be eager to rediscover his scoring touch in the coming fixtures.

Uganda international Derrcik Nsibambi is another potent force in the race, having notched five goals so far. 

However, Nsibambi could not find the back of the net in their last outing, which ended in a 1-0 loss to Bandari. 

The forward's ability to score consistently makes him a genuine contender in this thrilling race.

Sharing the five-goal mark with Nsibambi are AFC Leopards' Brian Yakhama and Nairobi City Stars' Vincent Owino, both of whom have shown their prowess in front of goal this season. 

Their contributions to their respective teams have not gone unnoticed, and they remain in contention to claim the coveted Golden Boot.

Week 14 of the FKF Premier League witnessed an explosion of goals from various players. 

Donald Ange of Kariobangi Sharks, Humphrey Meino of Sofapaka, and Darius Msagha, also from Sofapaka, all found the back of the net, securing a crucial 2-1 victory for their team.

Hillary Otieno and Moses Mudavadi showcased their goal-scoring abilities for Kakamega Homeboyz, both scoring in their team's impressive 2-0 win against Shabana. 

Meanwhile, Nzoia Sugar's Mohamed Barisa scored a brace, and Patrick Kaddu of Gor Mahia added a goal in a thrilling encounter that ended 2-2.

Bidco's Shariff Musa and AFC Leopards' Victor Oumune both made their mark on the score sheet in a tightly contested match that concluded with Bidco prevailing 2-1. 

Ulinzi Stars' Mark Bikokwa and Murang'a Seal's Batt Awita also etched their names onto the list of goal scorers, in a match that saw both teams settle for a 1-1 draw.

In total, a remarkable sixteen goals were scored during week 14 of the FKF Premier League. 

Notably, matches between KCB FC and FC Talanta, as well as Tusker FC and Posta Rangers, ended in goalless draws, highlighting the resilience of both defensive units.

FKF Premier League top scorers

Benson Omala (Gor Mahia)-9

Francis Kahiro (KCB FC)-6 

Moses Shumah (Kakamega Homeboyz)-6

Brian Yakhama (AFC Leopards)-5

Derrick Nsibambi (Bandari FC)-5

Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars)-5

Vincent Owino (City Stars) -5

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