Written by Peris WambuKenya sports betting writer
Published 21 October 2026
AFC Leopards secured their first victory of the new FKF Premier League campaign after beating Kenya Police FC 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at Nyayo Stadium on Tuesday.
The match appeared to be heading for a share of the points before substitute Ronald Sichenje produced a late strike, scoring in stoppage time to send Ingwe supporters into celebration.
A positive start for AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards started the game with a positive approach as they looked to bounce back from their opening result and put their first three points of the season on the board. Kenya Police, meanwhile, provided a strong challenge.
The two sides battled for control, with neither willing to give the other an easy advantage. The intensity remained high as both teams searched for openings, creating an entertaining contest at the national stadium.
AFC Leopards eventually found the breakthrough, giving them an important advantage in a closely fought encounter. However, Kenya Police refused to surrender and managed to find a response, bringing the score level and setting up a tense finish.
AFC still had some fuel in the tank
With the game seemingly destined to end in a draw, the Leopards coach turned to his substitutes in search of a decisive moment. Sichenje rewarded that decision in spectacular fashion when he found the back of the net deep into stoppage time.
His stoppage time strike proved to be the difference, handing AFC Leopards a 2-1 win and their first three points of the campaign.
A major boost for Ingwe
The victory will provide a major boost for Ingwe after a difficult start to the season. More importantly, it gives the club confidence as it seeks to challenge for a strong position in the FKF SportPesa League.
For Kenya Police, the late defeat will be particularly painful after fighting their way back into the contest and appearing on course for a valuable point. The result leaves them to reflect on a match that slipped away in the closing moments.
Sichenje’s late intervention ensured AFC Leopards left Nyayo Stadium with maximum points and gave the club an early season victory to build on.
