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Nearly half way through the season and the race for the FKFPL golden boot is heating up as Tusker's Ryan Ogam leads the charge with KCB's Francis Kahiro and Shabana's Brian Michira hot on his tail.
As the FKF Premier League season approaches its halfway point, the battle for the top scorer award is intensifying, with several players making a strong push for the coveted title.
With most teams having played 14 matches, and others trailing slightly with 12 or 13, the league table is beginning to take shape. Players vying for the golden boot are determined to secure top honors as the season progresses.
Tusker FC’s Ryan Ogam currently leads the scoring charts with an impressive 12 goals, contributing more than half of his team's total of 23 goals.
Ogam’s remarkable form was on full display during his side’s recent 2-0 victory over Bidco United at Dandora Stadium, where he netted a brace to strengthen his position as the leading scorer.
His stellar performances have propelled Tusker to second place with 24 points, just behind KCB, who top the league on goal difference.
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06:04 - 04.12.2024
'He's God-sent'- Tusker coach Charles Okere hails hat-trick hero Ryan Ogam in renewed title charge
Ryan Ogam netted a hat-trick in Sunday's 3-1 win over Murang'a Seal to strengthen his top scorer contentio
Ogam’s consistency and eye for goal have been key to Tusker's rise up the standings, and with the Brewers in hot pursuit of KCB, Ogam will continue to play a vital role in their title ambitions as the season unfolds.
Trailing Ogam by five goals is KCB's Francis Kahiro, who has netted seven goals so far. Kahiro began the season in sensational form, helping the Bankers to the top of the table with his free-scoring displays.
However, the forward has encountered a dip in form, having scored just once in his last five appearances. His solitary goal came in a 1-1 draw against Police FC in November, and he has failed to find the back of the net in his subsequent fixtures.
Kahiro’s drop in form has mirrored KCB’s struggles, as the league leaders have failed to secure a win in their last five matches.
As Tusker closes the gap at the top, Kahiro will need to rediscover his scoring touch to help KCB break their winless streak and stay on track for the title. A return to form would also bring him closer to Ogam in the race for the top scorer award.
Another player making a strong case for the top scorer award is Shabana's Brian Michira. The forward is currently level with Kahiro on seven goals, and his recent performances have been instrumental in Shabana's recovery after a tough start to the season.
In their latest outing against KCB, Michira netted the opening goal in a 2-0 victory, handing the leaders a surprising defeat and boosting Shabana’s position in the league.
Shabana, now sitting in fifth place with 20 points, is just four points behind the the leaders. Michira’s goal-scoring ability will be crucial if the Glamour Boys are to continue their climb up the table and challenge for a top-four finish or potentially go all the way.
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09:29 - 29.10.2024
Shabana’s Brian Michira reveals ambitious target after opening his goal account for the season
Shabana's Brian Michira, who was named man of the match after scoring his first goal of the season on Saturday, has now set his sight on the top scorer award.
The race for the golden boot remains wide open, with several other players also in contention. Bandari FC’s Beja Nyamawi and Kakamega Homeboyz's Moses Shumah are both tied on 6 goals, while Shabana's Mathew Tegisi and FC Talanta's Emmanuel Osoro are level on 5 goals.
With the season entering its second half, the top scorer award is still very much up for grabs. The eventual winner could play a pivotal role in their team’s push for the league title, and their performances will likely boost their chances of being named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
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