• AFC Leopards have two representatives -Emmanuel Lwangu and James Kinyanjui in the SportPesa League Round 5 Team of The Week.
• Ulinzi Stars’ Leonlevitt Otieno Osiago is the highest-rated player at 7.7, after scoring the winner and assisting in Ulinzi’s first victory of the season against Mathare United.
• Kenya Police goalkeeper Job Ochieng and KCB defender Jim Owili are the only players retained from the previous Gameweek XI.

KCB, AFC Leopards and Tusker FC have produced the most players in the SportPesa League Round 5 Team of the Week, with two representatives each.

Ulinzi Stars’ Leonlevitt Otieno Osiago is the highest-rated player in the XI with a 7.7 rating, followed by KCB’s Jim Owili and Tusker’s December Kisakah on 7.6.

Only two players have retained their places from last week’s Team of the Week —Job Ochieng of Kenya Police and Jim Owili of KCB.

Both players were again instrumental for their respective sides, with Ochieng keeping a clean sheet in Kenya Police’s win over Shabana while Owili produced an outstanding defensive display against Gor Mahia.

SportPesa League Team of the Week Round 5

The official SportPesa League Team of the Week is set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with nine different clubs represented in the XI.

Goalkeeper -Job Ochieng — Kenya Police — 6.9

Job Ochieng produced a commanding goalkeeping display in Kenya Police’s 1-0 victory over Shabana, recording his third clean sheet of the season.

The Kenya Police goalkeeper made two saves, completed four successful run-outs, made seven successful claims and registered seven complete kick-outs, while also contributing one clearance as the Law Enforcers held on for an important victory.

Defence-

Jim Owili — KCB — 7.6

Jim Owili was outstanding at the heart of the KCB defence in their 2-1 victory over Gor Mahia.

The KCB defender recorded 11 clearances, three interceptions, three balls won and one block, while also creating a chance. His defensive numbers became particularly important in the closing stages after KCB were reduced to 10 men following Baron Ochieng’s 86th-minute dismissal.

Daniel Wabwire Wanjala — 3K FC — 7.3

The newbies skipper delivered a decisive performance as 3K FC defeated Posta Rangers 2-1.

The defender scored the winning goal and also produced an impressive defensive display, recording seven clearances, five interceptions and four second balls won. He also attempted two shots as 3K FC secured an important away victory.

Emmanuel Lwangu — AFC Leopards — 7.5

Emmanuel Lwangu opened the scoring in AFC Leopards’ 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz, heading home from a James Njeng’a Kinyanjui corner in the 44th minute.

His goal was part of another excellent defensive performance from AFC Leopards, who have conceded just one goal in their opening five matches and recorded their fourth clean sheet of the campaign.

Midfield

Paul Kinyanjui — KCB — 7.0

Paul Kinyanjui Mutegi was an important attacking outlet for KCB in their victory over Gor Mahia.He assisted Batshi Assis for the opening goal and delivered the corner that resulted into the melee before Richard Omondi scored.

Mark Kithome — Nairobi United — 7.4

Mark Kithome was named Man of the Match after scoring Nairobi United’s equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Bandari.The midfielder finished the match with one goal, three shots on target and one chance created, while also winning two second balls. He completed 85% of his passes.

Fabian Bathes Adikiny — Tusker — 7.4

Adikiny opened the scoring for Tusker in their 3-1 victory over Mara Sugar, finding the breakthrough in the 43rd minute.

The midfielder finished with one goal, two shots on target and one chance created, while winning two balls. His passing was particularly impressive, with a remarkable 98% pass accuracy.

Elly Awino Owande — Migori Youth — 7.1

Owande was named Man of the Match after playing a key role in Migori Youth’s historic 2-0 victory over Mombasa United.

The attacking midfielder registered two shots on target, three cross attempts and 1 chance created, while also winning two second balls. He completed 83% of his passes as Migori Youth secured their first victory of the season.

Attack

James Kinyanjui — AFC Leopards — 7.2

Kinyanjui produced one of the standout individual performances of the round in AFC Leopards’ 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz.The forward recorded 1 goal and 1 assist, directly contributing to both goals. He also created four chances, registered one shot on target and completed 83% of his passes.

Kinyanjui provided the corner from which Emmanuel Lwangu opened the scoring before getting on the scoresheet himself in the 54th minute.

December Kisakah — Tusker — 7.6

December Kisakah played an important creative role in Tusker’s 3-1 victory over Mara Sugar.He provided the assist for Erick Kapaito’s 69th-minute goal, helping Tusker extend their advantage and secure a convincing victory.

Leonlevitt Otieno Osiago — Ulinzi Stars — 7.7

Leonlevitt Otieno Osiago was named Man of the Match after inspiring Ulinzi Stars to their first victory of the season, a 2-1 comeback win over Mathare United.

Osiago scored the decisive 72nd-minute goal and also registered one assist, one shot on target and one chance created. He attempted an impressive nine crosses, underlining his influence in Ulinzi’s attacking play.

Coach of the Week

Robert Matano — KCB

Robert Matano is the Coach of the Week after masterminding KCB’s 2-1 victory over Gor Mahia.

The result ended Gor Mahia’s perfect four-match start to the season and moved KCB to 10 points from five matches. Matano’s side also showed considerable resilience after being reduced to 10 men following Baron Ochieng’s 86th-minute dismissal.