AFC Leopards vs Mathare United: 2-0 Victory - Full Match Report & Highlights (November 2, 2025)

AFC Leopards 2-0 Mathare United | FKF Premier League | Nyayo Stadium Match Report

Match Result: AFC Leopards Defeat Mathare United 2-0

Final Score: AFC Leopards 2 - 0 Mathare United
Competition: FKF Premier League  
Venue: Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi  
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025  
Goalscorers: Vincent Mahiga (48'), James Kinyanjui (85')

AFC Leopards vs Mathare United Match Summary

AFC Leopards secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium in today's FKF Premier League encounter. Second-half goals from Vincent Mahiga and James Kinyanjui ensured Ingwe claimed all three points in front of their home supporters.

First Half: 0-0 at the Break

The opening 45 minutes saw both AFC Leopards and Mathare United struggle to create clear-cut opportunities. James Kinyanjui came closest for the hosts with a late first-half chance that sailed wide of the target. The teams went into halftime locked at 0-0.

Half-Time Score: AFC Leopards 0-0 Mathare United

Second Half Goals Decide AFC Leopards vs Mathare United

48' - Vincent Mahiga Breaks the Deadlock

AFC Leopards needed just three minutes after the restart to find the breakthrough. Kelly Madada produced a brilliant individual run, beating multiple Mathare United defenders before unleashing a shot. The visiting goalkeeper could only parry the effort, and Vincent Mahiga pounced on the rebound, finishing clinically into the far corner for his first goal in AFC Leopards colors.

AFC Leopards 1-0 Mathare United (Vincent Mahiga 48')

60' - Tactical Changes Energize AFC Leopards

Manager Fred Ambani made a bold triple substitution on the hour mark, introducing Koloti, Sichenje, and Julius Masaba for Mugane, Madada, and Beja. The fresh legs immediately impacted the game, with Koloti nearly extending the lead in the 68th minute, heading narrowly wide from a Kinyanjui delivery.

85' - James Kinyanjui Seals AFC Leopards Win

Substitute Julius Masaba produced the moment of magic that sealed the victory. The midfielder danced past the Mathare United defense with exceptional skill before providing a perfectly weighted assist to James Kinyanjui, who made no mistake with a composed finish.

AFC Leopards 2-0 Mathare United (James Kinyanjui 85')

AFC Leopards vs Mathare United - Key Match Stats

- Possession: AFC Leopards dominated second-half proceedings
- Man of the Match: Julius Masaba (assist, game-changing performance)
- First Goal: Vincent Mahiga (48')
- Second Goal: James Kinyanjui (85')
- Clean Sheet: AFC Leopards defense

Substitutions

AFC Leopards:
- 60' - Koloti, Sichenje, Masaba ON | Mugane, Madada, Beja OFF
- 78' - Kayci Odhiambo ON | Brian Nyongesa OFF
- 90+5' - Emmanuel Lwangu ON | James Kinyanjui OFF

Mathare United:
- (Substitution details)

Post-Match Analysis: AFC Leopards 2-0 Mathare United

This victory at Nyayo Stadium represents a crucial three points for AFC Leopards in the FKF Premier League standings. The second-half performance demonstrated the team's ability to break down stubborn opposition, with Vincent Mahiga's opening goal releasing the pressure before James Kinyanjui's late strike confirmed the result.

Julius Masaba's introduction proved decisive, with the midfielder's creativity and flair unlocking the Mathare United defense for the second goal. Kelly Madada also impressed before his substitution, creating the opening for Mahiga's breakthrough strike.

What This Result Means

The 2-0 victory keeps AFC Leopards' FKF Premier League campaign on track, with the clean sheet equally important as the goals scored. Mathare United will rue their inability to convert first-half opportunities and their defensive lapses after the interval.

AFC Leopards FKF Premier League Table Position

Current league standings and AFC Leopards' position in the FKF Premier League table following this 2-0 victory over Mathare United

Next Fixtures

- AFC Leopards: Muranga Seal, 8 Nov, Nyayo
- Mathare United: Kakamega Homeboyz, 7 Nov

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