FKFPL: Tusker pile pressure on Kenya Police & Gor Mahia with hard-fought victory

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FKFPL: Tusker pile pressure on Kenya Police & Gor Mahia with hard-fought victory

Stephen Awino 18:59 - 14.03.2025

Tusker FC have taken the driving seat in the title race against Kenya Police and Gor Mahia with their recent victory over Posta Rangers.

Tusker FC have taken charge of the FKF Premier League title race after securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium on Friday.

The win propels the Brewers to the top of the league standings, piling pressure on their closest challengers, Kenya Police and Gor Mahia.

Tusker coach Charles Okere made three changes to his starting XI, handing youth team striker David Polepole his first-ever senior start.

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Midfielder Teddy Dok also earned his first league start, partnering with Erambo in midfield.

The Brewers started brightly, asserting dominance from the opening whistle.

Their control of the game bore fruit in the 25th minute, with Dok marking his senior team debut in style.

Polepole flicked the ball over to him, and he calmly controlled it on his chest before firing home a volley inside the box to give Tusker a 1-0 lead.

Minutes later, Polepole turned from provider to scorer, doubling Tusker’s advantage with a well-taken strike.

After receiving the ball inside the box, he picked his spot and rifled a low shot into the net, making it 2-0 before halftime.

After the break, Tusker adopted a more cautious approach, allowing Posta Rangers to grow into the game.

This shift in momentum proved costly as Felix Oluoch pulled one back for Posta in the 65th minute, capitalizing on Tusker’s defensive lapse.

Despite increased pressure from Posta Rangers in the final stages, Tusker held firm to see out the 2-1 victory.

With this win, Tusker FC now leads the FKF Premier League with 44 points, two ahead of second-placed Kenya Police (42 points) and five ahead of third-placed Gor Mahia (39 points).

The result ramps up the title race intensity, as Tusker look to maintain their momentum in the coming fixtures.

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