APS Bomet boosted their FKF Premier League survival hopes with a vital 2-0 victory over Bandari at Kwale Stadium on Wednesday, 20 May, extending their impressive late-season resurgence.
The visitors arrived in confident mood, carrying a five-match winning streak, and maintained their momentum with another disciplined and clinical performance away from home.
After a tightly contested first half that ended goalless, APS Bomet found their breakthrough in the 67th minute through Hillary Juma. The former Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder stepped up when it mattered most, calmly slotting home to give his side the lead.
Juma was not done yet. Deep into stoppage time, he struck again to seal the victory, completing his brace and ensuring maximum points for Sammy Omollo’s side, along with another clean sheet that underlined their defensive solidity.
Beyond the three points, the win carried significant financial rewards. Club patron Kipchumba Murkomen had pledged KSh50,000 to each player and official for every victory in the final run of matches, a move aimed at motivating the squad to secure their top-flight status. The incentive, averaging around KSh1.85 million per win, has clearly had an immediate impact.
The triumph over Bandari marked APS Bomet’s third consecutive win in this crucial period, following earlier victories against KCB and Mathare United. What once looked like a looming relegation battle has now transformed into a remarkable escape story.
A nine-match unbeaten run, during which they have conceded just once, has propelled APS Bomet to 12th place on the table with 40 points. With only two matches remaining, their survival in the FKF Premier League now appears virtually guaranteed, as the teams below them face an impossible combination of results to catch up.
For Bandari, the defeat adds to a worrying run of form. The Dockers have now gone six matches without a win and remain 10th on the standings with 41 points after suffering their seventh loss of the season.
APS Bomet’s turnaround stands as one of the most compelling narratives of the season, combining tactical discipline, individual brilliance, and off-field motivation to secure their place among Kenya’s elite clubs for another campaign.
