

Football fever was at an all-time high last weekend as fans were treated to a whirlwind of action in both the FKF Premier League and the FA Cup. Nail-biting matches, jaw-dropping goals, and unexpected outcomes kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
In the FKF Premier League, Saturday’s showdowns were nothing short of intense. Nairobi City Stars clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars FC, while Sofapaka FC and Mara Sugar FC battled it out to a thrilling 1-1 draw. Posta Rangers FC emerged victorious against KCB FC with a 2-1 win, and Bidco United sealed the deal with a 1-0 triumph over FC Talanta.
Sunday’s lineup continued the excitement with Shabana FC dominating Kakamega Homeboyz with a stellar 4-1 win. Murang’a Seal and Mathare United played to a 1-1 draw, and Bandari FC and Tusker FC settled for a goalless showdown. Tusker FC’s fifth consecutive draw left fans wondering if they could break the streak and secure a win.

In the FA Cup 5th round, Saturday’s matches were a spectacle to behold. Manchester City reigned supreme with a 3-1 victory over Plymouth, while Preston North End outshined Burnley with a commanding 3-0 win. Crystal Palace triumphed over Millwall 3-1, and AFC Bournemouth’s clash with Wolverhampton ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Bournemouth ultimately emerged victorious in a nail-biting penalty shootout, edging out Wolverhampton 5-4. Aston Villa sealed the deal with a comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff.
Sunday’s fixtures delivered more surprises, with Brighton securing a surprising 2-1 victory against Newcastle. The showdown between Manchester United and Fulham ended in a 1-1 draw, but Fulham clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout, sending Manchester United crashing out of the competition.
Looking ahead, the FA Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite even more excitement. Fulham is gearing up to face Crystal Palace, Preston will go head-to-head with Aston Villa, Bournemouth will take on Manchester City, and Brighton will face off against either Nottingham Forest or Ipswich. The stage is set for an electrifying weekend of football action on March 29, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming clashes. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments on the pitch!