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KPL: Loyal Murang’a SEAL fan surprises top scorer Waithira with new pair of boots
25th February, 2026 06:42 PM
A Murang’a SEAL diehard surprised the Football Kenya Federation Premier League top scorer Joseph Waithira with a brand new pair of football boots moments after a league clash between Tusker FC and Murang’a SEAL at the Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The high-flying Mseal captain sought to extend his tally to 16 goals against the Brewers, but his men suffered a 1-0 loss to the former champions in Kirinyaga.
Golden Boot race
The kind gesture towards Waithira comes at a moment when the race for the Golden Boot in the 2025/26 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season is gathering pace, with several forwards producing standout performances in front of goal.
At the summit of the scoring charts is Joseph Waithira, who has opened a commanding lead with 15 goals. Waithira’s impressive tally has set the benchmark for the rest of the pack, but he is being closely chased by Paul Okoth of Ulinzi Stars, who sits second with nine goals.
Okoth remains one of the key contenders to challenge for the crown as the season progresses. Gor Mahia’s Felix Oluoch and Philip Wasai of APS Bomet are level in third place with seven goals each, having both enjoyed productive campaigns so far.
A tight cluster of players follows closely behind on six goals apiece. Ebenezer Adu-Kwaw (Gor Mahia), Bryan Michira (Shabana FC), Eric Kapaito (Tusker FC), and Humphrey Aroko (Kariobangi Sharks), are all locked in a four-way tie, highlighting just how competitive the scoring charts are this season. Each of these forwards has shown flashes of brilliance, and a strong run of form could easily propel any of them into the top three.
With plenty of matches still to play, the battle for the Golden Boot remains wide open with Joseph Waithira still seen as the favourite. As teams push for league success and survival, the pressure will be on these forwards to maintain their scoring form. If the current trend is anything to go by, Waithira stands a great chance to go all the way.
