Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Homeboyz (3rd, 58 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Nairobi City Stars (17th, 35 pts). The last five rounds placed Nairobi City Stars 2nd in the league for form — higher than their 17th in the standings. Against a league average of 0.97 goals per team per game, Nairobi City Stars ran at 0.76 scored and 1.21 conceded, Homeboyz at 1.15 and 0.79.
8 games without a win framed Nairobi City Stars's arrival. Defeat had not touched Homeboyz in 10 games. From the last five rounds, Nairobi City Stars held 2 points of 15 and Homeboyz 11.
GioScore's database holds 6 meetings between the two: 1 for Nairobi City Stars, 1 for Homeboyz and 4 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting. Only 17% of these meetings ended in a home win. Historically tight: 17% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was APTC Ground, with room for 3,000 spectators. Homeboyz led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 0-5 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Homeboyz: Moses Mudavadi (13'), Glen Otunga (9'), Moses Shumah (15'), Moses Shumah (51'), Omollo H. (90')