Vihiga United close gap on leaders City Stars to three points

Mount Kenya United's Joseph Wanyonyi (left) shields the ball from Vihiga United's Morphat Liuva during the Sportpesa Premier League match played at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on 16-3-2019. Vihiga United trounced Mt Kenya 3-2. [Eric Lungai, Standard]

Vihiga United utilized their home advantage to defeat Kenya Police 2-0 and close the gap to within three points of Betika Super League leaders Nairobi City Stars.

The win saw the former Kenya Premier League outfit leapfrog Nairobi Stima and Bidco United to second place in the standings with 31 points, three less than leaders City Stars who were held to a barren draw by newbies Muranga Seals on 34 points.