Murang’a SEAL headline the official SportPesa League Team of the Week after Round 2, with two players named in the best XI following their emphatic 5-1 victory over Posta Rangers.

The official selection, arranged in a 4-3-3 formation, rewards standout performances from the second round, with Murang’a SEAL, Nairobi United and Shabana having two representatives each. Bandari, KCB, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards complete the XI.

Josephat Lopaga, who scored twice in MSEAL’s 5-1 victory over Posta Rangers, takes the highest rating of 8.4, with his brace taking his tally to four goals after two matches.

Gor Mahia’s Alpha Onyango, meanwhile, is the only player to make the official Team of the Week in both Round One and Two, retaining his place after another decisive performance, having scored the winner in the 1-0 victory over APS Bomet.

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Goalkeeper

Pavel Ndzila — Shabana — 6.9

Shabana goalkeeper Pavel Ndzila earns his place between the posts after helping his side keep another clean sheet in their goalless draw against Nairobi United. The result means Shabana remain unbeaten and yet to concede after the opening two rounds.

Defence

Kevin Osanya — Nairobi United — 7.0

Osanya leads the defensive line after a solid display for Nairobi United in their 0-0 draw against Shabana helping the Naibois keep a first cleansheet of the season.

Steve Biko — Nairobi United — 7.2

Biko partners club compatriot Osanya in defence after a commanding display against Shabana. He recorded 10 clearances, two interceptions and won two second balls, while completing 80 per cent of his passes. He also registered one shot attempt as Nairobi United secured their second consecutive draw.

Kevin Otiala — AFC Leopards — 7.6

Kevin Luke Otiala earns the highest rating among the defenders after helping AFC Leopards secure their first victory of the campaign. He scored the opening goal,made eight clearances and two interceptions, attempted two shots and completed 93 per cent of his passes in the 2-1 win over Kenya Police.

James Mazembe — Shabana — 7.0

Mazembe completes the back four after playing his part in Shabana’s second successive clean sheet.

Midfield

David Ambulu — Bandari — 8.1

Ambulu is the highest-rated midfielder in the official XI after an influential display for Bandari in their 1-1 draw against 3K FC.

He scored the fastest goal of the campaign so far just 39 seconds in,registered two shots on target and created one chance, while winning seven second balls and making two interceptions.

Humphrey Mieno — KCB — 7.6

Mieno makes the midfield after playing a key role in KCB’s first victory of the season, a 1-0 win over Mathare United. He created two chances, attempted three shots, completed seven progressive passes and won two balls, while recording an impressive 92 per cent passing accuracy.

Alpha Onyango — Gor Mahia — 7.4

Alpha Onyango retains his place in the Team of the Week after another match-winning contribution for Gor Mahia. He scored once from two shot attempts, made seven interceptions and won seven second balls.

His 86th-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet and maintained the champions’ perfect start to the campaign. He is the only player selected in both the Gameweek One and Gameweek Two official XIs.

Attack

Godrick Kaduka — Mara Sugar — 7.3

Kaduka earns his place in the attacking line after contributing to Mara Sugar’s first victory of the campaign, a 2-1 win over Mombasa United.

He provided one assist, had one shot on target, created two chances and attempted four crosses, while winning seven balls.

Josephat Lopaga — Murang’a SEAL — 8.4

Baragoi is the highest-rated player in the Gameweek Two XI after another prolific outing for Murang’a SEAL. He scored twice from eight shot attempts, created one chance and recorded 63 per cent shot accuracy. His brace against Posta Rangers took his league tally to four goals after two matches, making him the early leading top scorer.

Majaliwa Charo— Murang’a SEAL — 7.4

Majaliwa Jefwa Charo completes the attacking trio after scoring twice in the first half of Murang’a SEAL’s emphatic victory over Posta Rangers.

SportPesa league standings after Round 2