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Defending champions Tusker bottle Homeboyz in Kakamega

Tusker players celebrate after scoring against Kakamega Homeboyz during the 2022-23 season opener match at Bukhungu Stadium.[Courtesy-Tusker]


Defending champions Tusker kicked off the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League campaign on the front foot after edging off Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the season-opening match played at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Saturday.

Lawrence Luvanda and Jackson Macharia struck in each half as the 12-time champions begun the season sharp despite being forced to relinquish their supposed 13th title they won last season. Christopher Masinza scored Homebyz's consolation goal.

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