Levis Opiyo leads Golden Glove race with Gad Mathews keeping him on toes

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FKFPL Levis Opiyo leads Golden Glove race with Gad Mathews keeping him on toes

Mark Kinyanjui 22:11 - 18.04.2023

Clean sheet standings after gamweek 25 of the FKF Premier League.

The 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) Golden Glove race is heating up with a tight race at the summit of the charts.

Levis Opiyo- 14 clean sheets (AFC Leopards)

The custodian was set to look for his 15th clean sheet of the season away against Kakamega Homeboyz, but the game had to be abandoned owing to fan unrest.

Nonetheless, he has been integral to AFC Leopards’ rather resolute defense, keeping 14 clean sheets this season despite missing the game before due to suspension.

Gad Mathews- 13 Clean Sheets (Gor Mahia)

The former Kariobangi Sharks keeper has been integral in K’Ogalo’s attempts to claim a first Premier League title since the abandoned 19/20 season.

However, following a run of four consecutive clean sheets after the international break, he has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last two appearances stagnating his chances of leapfrogging Opiyo.

Humphrey Katasi- 12 Clean Sheets (Nzoia Sugar FC)

Humphrey Katasi is a highly promising goalkeeper whose form in front of goal has been integral to Nzoia Sugar’s surprise title challenge.

He has now kept five clean sheets in a row and will be hoping to make it a lucky 13 when his side face Tusker FC in a potential title-deciding match this weekend.

Sylvain Ricks- 11 Clean Sheets (Ulinzi Stars)

Although Sylvian Ricks did not have a good game as Ulinzi Stars were thumped 5-0 by Bandari FC on April 5th, he has since helped his side get their act together defensively, keeping two clean sheets in three games.

He will certainly hope that the Bernard Mwalala-coached outfit will not get on the end of such batteries again if he is to stand a chance of winning the golden boot.

Michael Wanyika- 10 Clean Sheets (Bandari FC)

Bandari’s Michael Wanyika became the latest goalkeeper to get into double figures for clean sheets when he kept one as his side beat Bidco United 1-0 on Sunday.

Job Ochieng-nine clean sheets- (Kenya Police FC)

Job Ochieng has been the man between the sticks for a majority of games for Kenya Police FC this season as they continue their surge up the table under the tutelage of Francis Baraza.

However, he has faced an uphill task to retain his position since the arrival of Patrick Matasi from Tusker FC and will need to prove his worth as the undisputed first-choice keeper.

Eight Clean Sheets

Bryne Omondi (KCB FC)

Seven Clean Sheets

Gabriel Andika (KCB FC)

Brian Bwire (Tusker FC)

Six Clean Sheets

Patrick Matasi (Tusker FC/Police FC)

Four Clean Sheets

Samuel Njau (Posta Rangers)

Kelvin Opiyo (Posta Rangers FC)

Kevin Omondi (Sofapaka FC)

Sydney Oduor (Bidco United)

Three Clean Sheets

Godfrey Oputi (KK Homeboyz)

Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz)