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Odindo Ayieko<\/p>\n

30 May 2011<\/p>\n

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Nairobi \u2014 Who would have imagined Rangers topping the Kenyan Premier League standings?<\/p>\n

Prior to the 2011 league’s kick-off many people had dismissed Rangers. The side was even dismissed as a candidate for relegation.<\/p>\n

Even when they hammered Gor Mahia 3-0 on day one, very few people took notice. But they have proved doubters wrong, beating Sofapaka and Tusker, both title contenders and former champions.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Rangers moved to the top of the Premiership table standings following their 2-1 victory over bottom side Nairobi City Stars with goals from Charles Okwemba and Edwin Mwaura.<\/p>\n

Rangers have lost only once and, if they do not lose players in the June transfer window, will surely be among the title contenders.<\/p>\n

The victory also saw Rangers open a two-point gap at the top, with 28 points from 13 games. Tusker, who did not have a match, are second with 26 points from 12 outings.<\/p>\n

Rangers coach Michael Nam says his boys are not getting carried away by their recent performance.<\/p>\n

“They are professionals. They know the fight is not yet won. Every other day they encourage themselves and work even harder and whenever we win they thank God,” said Nam.<\/p>\n

‘We are getting better’<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We know our weaknesses and we take that as a challenge; that is why we keep moving. We know everybody now wants to see Rangers fall but, shock on them, we are getting better.”<\/p>\n

Kenya Commercial Bank had an opportunity to top the league on Saturday but let champions Ulinzi Stars off the hook.<\/p>\n

The bankers had only eight minutes to hold onto their lead after Eric Okoth had put them ahead early in the match but Ulinzi managed to salvage a point in the 82nd minute courtesy of a Mulinge Munandi header.<\/p>\n

That saw the soldiers remain in fourth spot with 23 points while KCB stay third with 24 from 13 games.<\/p>\n

Chemelil Sugar moved to 10th after a laboured 1-0 win over Congo United, their third victory this season, and coach Edward Manoah will feel relieved given his side has gone four games without a win.<\/p>\n

But all is not well on Gilbert Selebwa’s Congo bench as the Coast debutants lie 13th with 10 points, staring at the chop.<\/p>\n

Western Stima remained fifth after their barren draw with Karuturi Sports.<\/p>\n

Weekend KPL results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karuturi 0 Western Stima 0, Ulinzi Stars 1 KCB 1, Chemelil Sugar 1 Congo United 0, Rangers 2 Nairobi City Stars 1<\/p>\n

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