Gor down Wazito in Machakos

Champions Gor Mahia edged a stubborn Wazito FC 1-0 in a Kenyan Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday.

Wazito, who were surprisingly the better side during the first half, started brightly with Joe Waithira testing Gor Mahia custodian Boniface Oluoch with a long-range shot in the second minute of the match.

Gor's first real chance came in the 27th minute after Kenneth Muguna got in the end of a creative dummy by Dennis Oalo, but the former's low shot was easily handled by Wazito custodian Kevin Onyango.

Wazito got a free kick just outside the box after Joe Waithira was fouled outside the box and new signing Dennis Nganga struck it beautifully, hitting the upright with Boniface Oluoch well beaten.

Clfton Miheso came in for Samuel Onyango in the 55th minute, while Wazito pulled out Derick Otanga for Elvis Rupia minutes later. Charles Momanyi rose high to head in Kenneth Muguna's free kick in the 58th minute and this proved to be the match-winner for Gor Mahia.

Former Gor Mahia midfielder Ali Abondo came in for Joe Waithira, while Pistone Mutamba was rested for Joshua Otieno as Wazito continued their desperate search for an equaliser.

Gor responded by bringing in more firepower up front, Kennedy "Agogo" Otieno replacing Dennis Oalo.

Lawrence Juma found Wazito keeper Kevin Onyango napping with a beautifully struck volley from outside the box that hit the upright and bounced off the line as Wazito survived yet another scare.

Gor remain on top with 32 points with two matches at hand.

At the Muhoroni Stadium, Tusker registered the biggest win of the day by humbling struggling Chemelil Sugar 7-0. George "Blackberry" Odhiambo and Timothy Otieno scored two goals each while Humphrey Mieno and Hashim Sempala grabbed one each to ensure the Brewers start the year on a high.

At Kasarani, KCB rallied from a goal down to hold Mathare to a 1-1 draw. James Kinyanjui had given Mathare an early lead but Enock Agwanda struck from the spot to level the scores.

And in Kakamega, forward Allan Wanga pumped in a brace as Kakamega Homeboyz FC defeated Kisumu All Stars FC 4-0 in a one sided encounter played at Bukhungu stadium.

Peter Thiongo and David Okoth also added their names on the scoring sheet.

Saturday results

Bandari 2-0 Nzoia Sugar (walkover)

Chemelil Sugar 0-7 Tusker

Kakamega Homeboyz 4-0 Kisumu All Stars

Mathare United 1- 1 KCB

Sofapaka 2-2 Kariobangi Sharks

Wazito 0-1 Gor Mahia

Sunday

AFC Leopards v Zoo - Bukhungu Stadium - 3pm

Posta Rangers v Ulinzi Stars - Machakos - 2pm