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Kakamega Homeboyz vs AFC Leopards: KPL match preview and key stats
16th May, 2026 09:40 AM
A crucial Ingo Derby is on the cards as Kakamega Homeboyz host title contenders AFC Leopards in an eagerly awaited Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Mumias Sports Complex, with both sides heading into the encounter carrying different ambitions and contrasting recent form.
Key stats
AFC Leopards come into the match sitting second on the league table and enjoying a strong run of results. Ingwe have won three of their last five matches, losing just once during that period, underlining their growing consistency as they continue pushing for the elusive title.
Kakamega Homeboyz, on the other hand, are currently sixth and will be desperate to return to winning ways after going five league matches without a victory. The side has drawn twice and lost three times in that run, while also conceding at least one goal in each of those fixtures.
Despite their struggles, Homeboyz have shown attacking promise this season, scoring 43 goals compared to AFC Leopards’ 40. However, Ingwe boast the stronger defensive record, having conceded only 23 goals and kept 15 clean sheets, almost double Homeboyz’s tally of eight.
The head-to-head record between the two sides suggests a tightly contested affair. In the last five meetings, Kakamega Homeboyz have won twice, AFC Leopards have claimed one victory, while two matches ended in draws.
Statistically, both teams bring different strengths into the showdown. Homeboyz average more shot attempts per match with 12.6 compared to AFC Leopards’ 11.7, while Leopards dominate possession-based metrics with 283 pass attempts per game against Homeboyz’s 255.
Ingwe also create more chances per 90 minutes at 5.2 compared to Homeboyz’s 3.9, highlighting their efficiency in the final third. Homeboyz, however, remain dangerous from wide areas, averaging 14 crosses per game.
Defensive battle
Defensively, the battle will feature two standout performers in Portipher Odhiambo and Kayci Odhiambo.
Portipher has been a pillar at the back for Kakamega Homeboyz this season. The defender has featured in 31 matches, scored five goals, registered 91 clearances, 51 interceptions, and an impressive 44 blocks, the highest in the league.
For AFC Leopards, Kayci Odhiambo has equally been influential in defence. In 24 appearances, he has scored three goals while recording 115 clearances, 50 interceptions, and 26 blocks, making him one of Ingwe’s most reliable performers this campaign.
While AFC Leopards enter the fixture as slight favourites based on form and defensive solidity, Homeboyz will take confidence from their recent record against Ingwe and their ability to find the back of the net consistently. A win for AFC Leopards will see them close in on league leaders Gor Mahia to just one point as the title race enters the homestretch.
