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Elvis Rupia equalled broke the long-standing record of 26 goals (not 27 as stated by FKF) in a single KPL season set by Maurice Sonyi Ochieng in 1976.
Following the penultimate gameweek of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season, a long-standing record of goals scored in a single season was finally broken by someone the book markers did not put as the favorite to win it at the end of the season.
Football lovers in Kenya would have been expecting Benson Omala to have hit the 30 goal landmark by now, as he was leading the races by a landslide just over two months ago
However, the record ended up being broken by Elvis Rupia of Kenya Police, as his goals inspired the side to a 4-1 win over a hapless Vihiga Bullets on Wednesday afternoon.
Pulse Sports Kenya brings you the goalscoring charts after the conclusion of the latest round of fixtures.
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09:20 - 22.06.2023
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26 Goals: Elvis Rupia (Kenya Police)
Elvis Machapo Rupia finally made history by becoming the first player to hit 26 goals (Not 27 as allegedly stated by FKF and Kenya Police) , equalling Maurice Sonyi Ochieng of Gor Mahia in 1976 when he hit a brace against Vihiga Bullets at the Police Sacco Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
In so doing, Rupia has put himself in a commendable position to now claim the golden boot and officially break the record, after coming close two previous times in 2017 and 2021.
He will be fancying his chances of adding even more against KCB on Sunday, but he will have his work cut out to beat custodian Bryne Omondi and extend his lead, or risk Benson Omalla catching up with him again.
25 Goals: Benson Omala (Gor Mahia)
It was another gameweek to forget for Benson Omala, who has flattered to deceive ever since missing a penalty against AFC Leopards in May.
He started on the bench against Kakamega Homeboyz and came on the pitch just after the hour mark, but could not get going as Gor Mahia lost 3-2 to the Mozzart Bet Cup finalists.
Omala will need to find his shooting boots against Nairobi City Stars on Sunday to stand a chance of potentially winning the golden boot. He will need to score at least three goals to oust Rupia, hoping Rupia himself does not score.
14 Goals: Joseph Mwangi (Nzoia Sugar FC)
Joseph Mwangi was unable to add to his tally of 14 for the season for the sixth league game in a row as Nzoia Sugar lost 2-0 to KCB.
After months of being allegedly on 15 goals as per a report by FKF, it has now been confirmed by Pulse Sports that Mwangi is actually on 14 goals by the player himself.
Mwangi netted ive times against Wazito, thrice against Posta Rangers, twice against Vihiga Bullets, Kariobangi Sharks, and once against Kenya Police and Mathare United.
12 goals: Umaru Kasumba (Bandari FC)
After a good run of goalscoring form that saw him hit double digits for the season, Umaru Kasumba was unable to add to his tally for the third week in a row in Bandari’s 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks at the Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa
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07:10 - 22.06.2023
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12 goals: Hassan Abdallah (Bandari FC)
Hassan Abdallah continued to show his fine run of form under new coach Twahir Muhiddin as he netted a goal in the side’s 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks
12 goals. Kevin Etemesi (Nairobi City Stars)
Kevin Etemesi has had a unique debut season in the Kenya Premier League. Having signed from the third tier of Kenyan football, he has now hit 12 goals for the season, and is the only FKFPL player to have scored a brace in five different matches. He scored a brace against FC Talanta to put his tally to 12 for the season.
10. Deogracious Ojok (Tusker)
Deogracious Ojok of Tusker became the latest member of the 10 goal mark when he headed a goal into the net during their 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers in Ruaraka.
Here is the list of the remaining top scorers for the season:
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06:02 - 22.06.2023
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Kennedy Owino, KCB- 9 goals
Tyson Otieno, Kariobangi Sharks FC- 9 goals
Yakhma Brian, FC Talanta - 9 goals
Hillary Simiyu, Ulinzi Stars-9 goals
Moses Shikanda, Kariobangi Sharks-8 goals
Manga Roddy, Sofapaka - 8 goals
Odongo Calvin, Posta Rangers- 7 goals
Okare Ezekiel, Bidco United- 7 goals
Ochieng Enosh, Ulinzi stars-7 goals
Nyakeya Cliff, AFC Leopards-7 goals
Kweyu Boniface, Nzoia Sugar-7 goals
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15:21 - 21.06.2023
FKFPL City Stars midfielder Peter “Pinchez” Opiyo taking up coaching as he intensifies rehabilitation from injury
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Ogola Vincent, Vihiga Bullets-6 goals
Michael Kamaor, Kakamega Homeboyz- 6 goals
Daniel Otieno, Mathare United - 6 goals
Marita Brian, Posta Rangers- 6 goals
William Wadri ,Bandari-6 goals
Samwel Ndungu, Bidco -6 goals
Victor Omune , AFC Leopards -6 goals
Collins Odhiambo, Gor Mahia- 6 goals
Austin Odhiambo, Gor Mahia -6 goals
Ojo Olaniyi, AFC Leopards- 6 goals
Kevin Musamali, Kariobangi Sharks - 6 goals
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10:56 - 22.06.2023
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Henry Juma, Bidco United - 5 goals
Fortune Omotto, Kariobangi Sharks- 5 goals
Paul Okoth, Kariobangi Sharks -5 goals
Duke Abuya, Kenya Police- 5 goals
Staphod Odhiambo, Ulinzi Stars - 5 goals
Boniface Muchiri, Ulinzi Stars- 5 goals
Ikhekhai Sunday, Sofapaka- 5 goals
Joseph Oyugi, Vihiga Bullets - 5 goals
Sije Yashin, Nzoia Sugar - 5 goals
Patrick Kaddu, Gor Mahia - 5 goas
Brian Eshianda, Kakamega Homeboyz - 5 goals
Marvine Nabwire, Kenya Police- 5 goals
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