AFC Leopards defeated newly promoted Mathare United 4-0 in the 2024-25 FKF Premier League opener at Dandora Stadium on Sunday.

In Awendo, Migori County, newly promoted Mara Sugar made a bold statement by beating Kakamega Homeboyz FC 2-0. This fixture marked the first top-flight game hosted at Awendo Green Stadium in 13 years, previously the home ground of the now-defunct Sony Sugar FC.

Murang’a Seal secured a 1-0 victory against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

AFC Leopards showcased a stellar performance, with goals from Rwandan import Arthur Gitego, Bonface Munyendo, veteran Victor Omune, and new signing Sydney Lokale. The result propels the 1998 champions to the top of the standings, alongside Mara Sugar, Tusker FC, and Murang’a, all of whom have an inferior goal difference.

Matthias Isogol made history by scoring Mara Sugar’s first-ever goal in the FKF Premier League, while Odaro Samuel also etched his name in the record books by netting the club’s first brace as Mara Sugar defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 3-0 in Awendo.

Joe Waithira scored Murang’a Seal’s only goal, starting their season on a positive note with a 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars.

Sunday Results:

• Mathare United 0-4 AFC Leopards
• Mara Sugar FC 3-0 Kakamega Homeboyz
• Ulinzi Stars 0-1 Murang’a Seal