2012 KPL Top 8 Cup

January 2021 KPL Top 8 Cup 103px 2012 Kenya 8 Gor Mahia Ulinzi Stars 9 24 James MulingeHadji MwachokiRama Salim(2 goals each) Jerim Onyangohttp://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-keeper-named-mvp Gor keeper named MVP Patrick Korir Futaa.com 19 August 2012 20 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704134816/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-keeper-named-mvp 4 July 2013 dead 2011 2013 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. 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 8 Top 8 Bracket 1/2/1 score n y Ulinzi Stars Chemelil Sugar 2 (2) 2 (1) Sofapaka Sony Sugar 0 1 Gor Mahia A.F.C. Leopards 2 0 Tusker Rangers 3 2 Ulinzi Stars Sony Sugar 1 1 2 1 3 2 Gor Mahia Tusker 1 0 3 0 4 0 Ulinzi Stars Gor Mahia 0 2 Quarter-finals The quarter-final ties were played between 14 March and 29 July 2012. Gor Mahia−A.F.C. Leopards match The 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.Gor Mahia banned from using Sport stadia facilities http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000054710&cid=38 The Standard StandardMedia.co.ke Nairobi, Kenya 23 March 2012 15 April 2012 However, A.F.C. Leopards were dissatisfied with the ruling made by the IDCC and opted to drop out of the tournament,AFC: We are out of Top Eight Tournament http://www.futaa.com/football/article/afc-we-are-out-of-top-eight-tournament Futaa.com Nairobi, Kenya 19 April 2012 19 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120421191725/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/afc-we-are-out-of-top-eight-tournament 21 April 2012 dead but it had been decided that the match would take place on 20 May 2012.New date for AFC-Gor Top 8 clash http://www.futaa.com/football/article/new-date-for-afc-gor-top-8-clash Futaa.com Nairobi, Kenya 11 May 2012 12 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704112539/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/new-date-for-afc-gor-top-8-clash 4 July 2013 dead Lack of a suitable venue to host the clash led to the match being postponed yet again.Gor Mahia vs AFC clash postponed http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-vs-afc-clash-postponed Futaa.com Nairobi, Kenya 17 May 2012 17 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120519114023/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-vs-afc-clash-postponed 19 May 2012 dead 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.The KPL Top Eight tourney set to resume http://www.futaa.com/football/article/the-kpl-top-eight-tourney-set-to-resume Brian Moseti Futaa.com 11 July 2012 15 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140818070124/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/the-kpl-top-eight-tourney-set-to-resume 18 August 2014 dead Date for AFC Leopards – Gor Top 8 clash confirmed http://www.futaa.com/football/article/date-for-afc-leopards-a-gor-top-8-clash-confirmed Patrick Korir Futaa.com 16 July 2012 22 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729050217/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/date-for-afc-leopards-a-gor-top-8-clash-confirmed 29 July 2012 dead 'Top 8' match shares focus with crucial weekend league games http://www.kpl.co.ke/news/article/120725/Top_8_match_shares_focus_with_crucial_weekend_league_games KPL.co.ke 25 July 2012 26 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729194403/http://www.kpl.co.ke/news/article/120725/Top_8_match_shares_focus_with_crucial_weekend_league_games 29 July 2012 dead However, Gor Mahia are yet to have their ban from the Nyayo National Stadium lifted.Gor back to Kasarani…wait for Nyayo http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-back-to-kasaraniawait-for-nyayo Rodgers Eshitemi Futaa.com 5 July 2012 15 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704205411/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-back-to-kasaraniawait-for-nyayo 4 July 2013 dead 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/=,KPL imposes fine on Leopards http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-imposes-fine-on-leopards Rodgers Eshitemi Futaa.com 30 July 2012 31 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802015632/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-imposes-fine-on-leopards 2 August 2012 dead 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.Confirmed: AFC will not honor Top Eight fixture http://www.futaa.com/football/article/confirmed-afc-will-not-honor-top-eight-fixture Rodgers Eshitemi Futaa.com 24 July 2012 9 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120727045532/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/confirmed-afc-will-not-honor-top-eight-fixture 27 July 2012 dead 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.KPL CEO: AFC Leopards will face the consequences http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-ceo-afc-leopards-will-face-the-consequences Jeff Kinyanjui Futaa.com 29 July 2012 31 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802015619/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-ceo-afc-leopards-will-face-the-consequences 2 August 2012 dead Gor Mahia handed a win over AFC Leopards http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-handed-a-win-over-afc-leopards Brian Moseti Futaa.com 29 July 2012 31 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705071303/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-handed-a-win-over-afc-leopards 5 July 2013 dead 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.FKF disowns Top 8 result http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-disowns-top-8-result Rodgers Eshitemi Futaa.com 30 July 2012 31 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705073910/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-disowns-top-8-result 5 July 2013 dead The suspension was lifted on 1 August 2012 after a consultative meeting held between FKF and KPL officials.KPL Top 8 to proceed http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-top-8-to-proceed Patrick Korir Futaa.com 1 August 2012 1 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705000705/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-top-8-to-proceed 5 July 2013 dead The FKF also nullified the fine that was imposed on A.F.C. Leopards,FKF nullifies fine slapped on Leopards http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-nullifies-fine-slapped-on-leopards Patrick Korir Futaa.com 1 August 2012 1 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704102717/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-nullifies-fine-slapped-on-leopards 4 July 2013 dead after the club released an official press statement explaining the reason why they failed to appear for their match against Gor Mahia.Leopards come out clear on Top Eight's stand-off http://www.futaa.com/football/article/leopards-come-out-clear-on-top-eightas-stand-off Rodgers Eshitemi Futaa.com 25 July 2012 1 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120730012635/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/leopards-come-out-clear-on-top-eightas-stand-off 30 July 2012 dead Fixtures 14 March 2012 17:00 UTC+3 Sofapaka 0–1 Report Sony Sugar Omondi 33Oyoo 82 Nyayo National Stadium 21 March 2012 15:00 UTC+3 Ulinzi Stars 2–2(90 min.) Report Chemelil Sugar Mulinge 41 pen.Owino 63Amuoka 75 Mwachoki 61Omondi 68 Nyayo National Stadium Muhati Mulinge Ouma Ochola 2–1 Mwachoki Mzee Matano Omondi Opondo 29 July 2012 15:00 UTC+3 Gor Mahia w/o A.F.C. Leopards Walkover awarded Moi International Sports Centre 4 April 2012 19:00 UTC+3 Tusker 3–2 Report Rangers Emeka 22Wendo 34Mandela 49Onyango 87 Chege 15 26 90 Nyayo National Stadium Semi-finals The semi-finals were played between 2 August and 9 August 2012.Results and games for Top 8 Cup 2012 http://www.futaa.com/football/Kenya/Top-8-Cup/2012 Futaa.com 1 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729050237/http://www.futaa.com/football/kenya/top-8-cup/2012 29 July 2012 dead First leg 2 August 2012 16:00 UTC+3 Ulinzi Stars 1–1 Report Sony Sugar Otieno 3Ochomo 17 Tumba 11Agwanda 86 87 Moi International Sports Centre 2 August 2012 19:00 UTC+3 Gor Mahia 1–0 Report Tusker Abondo 24Anguyo 36 Mukaisi 0 46Odipo 77 Moi International Sports Centre Second leg 8 August 2012 19:00 UTC+3 Sony Sugar 1–2 Report Ulinzi Stars I. Salim 80 Ochola 36Nderitu 39 Nyayo National Stadium Ulinzi Stars won 3−2 on aggregate. 9 August 2012 16:00 UTC+3 Tusker 0–3 Report Gor Mahia S. Odhiambo 9Okoti 24 R. Salim 3M. Odhiambo 53 84Lavatsa 58 Nairobi City Stadium Gor Mahia won 4−0 on aggregate. Final The final was played on 19 August 2012,http://www.futaa.com/football/article/pamzo-we-were-flat-against-gor-mahia Pamzo: We were flat against Gor Mahia Jeff Kinyanjui Futaa.com 9 August 2012 9 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120810181546/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/pamzo-we-were-flat-against-gor-mahia 10 August 2012 dead at the Moi International Sports Centre. 19 August 2012 15:30 UTC+3 Ulinzi Stars 0–2 Report Gor Mahia 18 Serenge27 Ochomo 36 Anguyo93 R. Salim104 Imbem Moi International Sports Centre References External links Kenyan Premier League - Official Website Futaa.com - Top 8 Cup 2012 Category:KPL Top 8 Cup seasons Top 8 Cup