Kakamega Homeboyz on Wednesday moved to the summit of the FKF Premier League table after coming from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw with Mathare United in the midweek match played at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Wednesday.
Heading to the game, Homeboyz were unbeaten in the league with five wins and a draw.
The Slum Boys on the other hand had lost their last three games.
Eugene Wethuli and Brian Eshihanda’s first half own goal had gifted the Slum Boys a shocking 2-0 with 10 minutes left on the clock.
However, two quick goals scored by Yema Mwana and Sunday Mutuku saw Homeboyz rally to share the spoils.
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The draw saw the Kakamega side stretch their unbeaten run to seven matches in the new season
The Kakamega based side has defeated Nzoia Sugar, Wazito and Kenya Police (1-0), Vihiga Bullets (3-2), Posta Rangers (2-0) and drew against Bandari (1-1) and now Mathare United.
In the process, Homeboyz leapfrogged Kariobangi Sharks to the summit of the table with 17 points, one more than the latter and with a game at hand.