This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
On Saturday, Ulinzi Stars held Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu, marking the champions' first Kenyan Premier League (KPL) draw of the season.
Ulinzi Stars' composed defending thwarted Gor Mahia's late pressure, allowing them to climb to third place in the standings with 21 points, four behind Gor Mahia who remain top with two games in hand.
Elsewhere, Wazito pummeled basement side Chemelil Sugar 6-0 at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, with Elvis Rupia netting an 11-minute hat-trick.
Ulinzi Stars welcomed back Enosh Ochieng after four matches out with injury, while Gor Mahia captain Kenneth Muguna was omitted from the match day squad amid speculation about his future.
Despite several chances, Gor Mahia were unable to break down Ulinzi Stars' defense, with the visitors relying on counter-attacks to hold off the champions.
Coach Benjamin Nyangweso made substitutions to try and spark a comeback, but Ulinzi Stars held firm to secure a crucial point.
