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How Mashemeji Derby threw Premier league race wide open

Gor Mahia's Felix Oluoch and Mark Shaban celebrate their win against Posta Rangers during Sportpesa Premier League match at Nyayo National stadium. Oct 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The 98th Mashemeji Derby might have not lived up to the expected goal fest last Sunday, but AFC Leopards' narrow 1-0 win over Gor Mahia has thrown the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League title battle wide open.

Julius Masaba’s first half strike was enough to hand Ingwe their first win over K’Ogalo in two years, lifting Leopards to sixth with 17 points.

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