KCB move third as AFC Leopards drop points

KCB's Nicholas Kirui and James Mazembe celebrate during a past match.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]

\KCB moved joint third in the FKF Premier League standings after thrashing bottom-placed Vihiga Bullets 3-0 in match staged at Police Sacco Stadium on Thursday.

Kennedy Owino netted a brace for the bankers before Harrison Mwendwa sealed the three points with a late strike as the Zedekia Otieno's charges heaped pressure on leaders Gor Mahia and Tusker.

The bankers moved joint third on the standings with Nzoia Sugar on 45 points, three points behind defending champions Tusker and seven behind leaders Gor.

In an earlier fixture at the same Stadium, Ulinzi Stars fought back to hold Sofapaka to a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Staphod Odhiambo gave Ulinzi the lead in the 10^th minute before Sofapaka levelled in the 30th minute via Evans Maliachi's thunderous shot.

In the final half, Sofapaka's took the lead in the 61st minute after Sebastien Sunday found the back of the net.

Ten minutes from full time, poor defensive play from Sofapaka saw Ulinzi paunce through Enosh Ochieng who rescued a point for the soldier.

At Nyayo Stadium, FC Talanta held AFC Leopards to a barren draw.

The 12-time champions failed to replicate their six-goal performance witnessed on February 9 when they hammered Talanta 6-0 at Kasarani.

The draw leave Ingwe sixth on 40 points same as Kenya Police who have a superior goal difference.

Gor are top with 52 points, four points ahead of defending champions Tusker.

Thursday FKF Premier League results

Sofapaka 2-2 Ulinzi Stars 2

AFC Leopards 0-0 FC Talanta

KCB 3-0 Vihiga Bullets