The 2012 KPL Top 8 Cup was the second edition of the football tournament which ran from 14 March to 19 August 2012. It was contested by the top 8 teams of the 2011 Kenyan Premier League season: A.F.C. Leopards, Chemelil Sugar, Gor Mahia, Rangers, Sofapaka, Sony Sugar, Tusker and Ulinzi Stars.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Kenya |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Gor Mahia |
| Runner-up | Ulinzi Stars |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 24 (2.67 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | James Mulinge Hadji Mwachoki Rama Salim (2 goals each) |
| Best player | Jerim Onyango[1] |
Ulinzi Stars were the defending champions, having won their first title in the inaugural edition of the tournament, but were denied a second title after losing to champions Gor Mahia in the final.
2011 Kenyan Premier League standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tusker (C, Q) | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 58 | Qualification for 2012 CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Ulinzi Stars | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 38 | 20 | +18 | 57 | |
| 3 | Sofapaka | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 42 | 23 | +19 | 52 | |
| 4 | Gor Mahia (Q) | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 48 | Qualification for 2012 CAF Confederation Cup[a] |
| 5 | A.F.C. Leopards | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 46 | |
| 6 | SoNy Sugar | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 44 | |
| 7 | Rangers | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 43 | |
| 8 | Chemelil Sugar | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 27 | +3 | 41 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
- ^ Gor Mahia as winners of the 2011 FKL Cup qualified for the 2012 CAF Confederation Cup.
Bracket
edit| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||
| Ulinzi Stars | 2 (2) | ||||||||||||
| Chemelil Sugar | 2 (1) | ||||||||||||
| Ulinzi Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| Sony Sugar | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Sofapaka | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Sony Sugar | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Ulinzi Stars | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Gor Mahia | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Gor Mahia | 2 | ||||||||||||
| A.F.C. Leopards | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Gor Mahia | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| Tusker | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Tusker | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Rangers | 2 | ||||||||||||
Quarter-finals
editThe quarter-final ties were played between 14 March and 29 July 2012.
Gor Mahia−A.F.C. Leopards match
editThe Nairobi derby match scheduled for 1 April 2012 was postponed, as Gor Mahia were banned from the Nyayo National Stadium following an incident that led to a riot by Gor fans during another derby match on 18 March 2012.[2] However, A.F.C. Leopards were dissatisfied with the ruling made by the IDCC and opted to drop out of the tournament,[3] but it had been decided that the match would take place on 20 May 2012.[4] Lack of a suitable venue to host the clash led to the match being postponed yet again.[5] Gor Mahia were however allowed to play in the Moi International Sports Centre, allowing for the fixture to be played. The date for the match was confirmed to be 29 July 2012, with the venue as the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani.[6][7][8] However, Gor Mahia are yet to have their ban from the Nyayo National Stadium lifted.[9]
Gor Mahia were awarded a walkover and 2 goals for their match after A.F.C. Leopards failed to turn up. The latter were consequently fined KSh.500,000/=,[10] even though they had previously stated that they would not honour the fixture, citing no consultation of an appropriate date with the KPL and financial problems.[11] However, KPL CEO Jack Oguda had stated that Leopards were to be fined KSh 1.5 million/=, and may have to pay another KSh.3.5 million/= fine, linked to the incurred expenses that broadcasters SuperSport could forward to the KPL.[12][13] The Football Kenya Federation, however, suspended the result after, having demanded to be furnished with security measures to be taken for and the rules and regulations governing the tournament, the KPL failed to reply with furnishings.[14] The suspension was lifted on 1 August 2012 after a consultative meeting held between FKF and KPL officials.[15] The FKF also nullified the fine that was imposed on A.F.C. Leopards,[16] after the club released an official press statement explaining the reason why they failed to appear for their match against Gor Mahia.[17]
Fixtures
edit| 14 March 2012 | Sofapaka | 0–1 | Sony Sugar | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 17:00 UTC+3 | Report | Omondi  33'Oyoo  82' |
| 21 March 2012 | Ulinzi Stars | 2–2 (90 min.) (2–1 p) | Chemelil Sugar | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Mulinge 41' (pen.) Owino 63'Amuoka 75' |
Report | Mwachoki 61' Omondi 68' |
|
| Penalties | ||||
 Muhati Mulinge Ouma Ochola |
Mwachoki Mzee Matano Omondi Opondo |
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| 29 July 2012 | Gor Mahia | w/o | A.F.C. Leopards | Moi International Sports Centre |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Walkover awarded |
Semi-finals
editThe semi-finals were played between 2 August and 9 August 2012.[18]
First leg
edit| 2 August 2012 | Ulinzi Stars | 1–1 | Sony Sugar | Moi International Sports Centre |
| 16:00 UTC+3 | Otieno 3' Ochomo 17' |
Report | Tumba 11' Agwanda 86' 87' |
| 2 August 2012 | Gor Mahia | 1–0 | Tusker | Moi International Sports Centre |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Abondo 24' Anguyo 36' |
Report | Mukaisi  46'Odipo 77' |
Second leg
edit| 8 August 2012 | Sony Sugar | 1–2 | Ulinzi Stars | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | I. Salim 80' |
Report | Ochola 36' Nderitu 39' |
Ulinzi Stars won 3−2 on aggregate.
| 9 August 2012 | Tusker | 0–3 | Gor Mahia | Nairobi City Stadium |
| 16:00 UTC+3 | S. Odhiambo 9' Okoti 24' |
Report | R. Salim 3' M. Odhiambo 53' 84'Lavatsa 58' |
Gor Mahia won 4−0 on aggregate.
Final
editThe final was played on 19 August 2012,[19] at the Moi International Sports Centre.
| 19 August 2012 | Ulinzi Stars | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Gor Mahia | Moi International Sports Centre |
| 15:30 UTC+3 | 18' Serenge 27' Ochomo |
Report | 36' Anguyo 93' R. Salim 104' Imbem |
References
edit- ^ Patrick Korir (19 August 2012). "Gor keeper named MVP". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Gor Mahia banned from using Sport stadia facilities". The Standard. Nairobi, Kenya: StandardMedia.co.ke. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "AFC: We are out of Top Eight Tournament". Nairobi, Kenya: Futaa.com. 19 April 2012. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "New date for AFC-Gor Top 8 clash". Nairobi, Kenya: Futaa.com. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "Gor Mahia vs AFC clash postponed". Nairobi, Kenya: Futaa.com. 17 May 2012. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ Brian Moseti (11 July 2012). "The KPL Top Eight tourney set to resume". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Patrick Korir (16 July 2012). "Date for AFC Leopards – Gor Top 8 clash confirmed". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ "'Top 8' match shares focus with crucial weekend league games". KPL.co.ke. 25 July 2012. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ^ Rodgers Eshitemi (5 July 2012). "Gor back to Kasarani…wait for Nyayo". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Rodgers Eshitemi (30 July 2012). "KPL imposes fine on Leopards". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Rodgers Eshitemi (24 July 2012). "Confirmed: AFC will not honor Top Eight fixture". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ Jeff Kinyanjui (29 July 2012). "KPL CEO: AFC Leopards will face the consequences". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Brian Moseti (29 July 2012). "Gor Mahia handed a win over AFC Leopards". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Rodgers Eshitemi (30 July 2012). "FKF disowns Top 8 result". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Patrick Korir (1 August 2012). "KPL Top 8 to proceed". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ Patrick Korir (1 August 2012). "FKF nullifies fine slapped on Leopards". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ Rodgers Eshitemi (25 July 2012). "Leopards come out clear on Top Eight's stand-off". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ "Results and games for Top 8 Cup 2012". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ Jeff Kinyanjui (9 August 2012). "Pamzo: We were flat against Gor Mahia". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
External links
edit- Kenyan Premier League - Official Website
- Futaa.com - Top 8 Cup 2012