2012 KPL Top 8 Cup
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{infobox football tournament season
| title = KPL Top 8 Cup
| image =
| imagesize = 103px
| year = 2012
| other_title =
| country = Kenya
| num_teams = 8
| champions = Gor Mahia
| runner-up = Ulinzi Stars
| matches = 9
| goals = 24
| top goal scorer = James Mulinge
Hadji Mwachoki
Rama Salim
(2 goals each)
| player = Jerim Onyango{{cite web |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-keeper-named-mvp |title=Gor keeper named MVP |author=Patrick Korir |publisher=Futaa.com |date=19 August 2012 |accessdate=20 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704134816/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-keeper-named-mvp |archive-date=4 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}
| prevseason = 2011
| nextseason = 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
{{:2011 Kenyan Premier League|lowest_pos=8|title=Top 8}}
Bracket
{{8TeamBracket|legs=1/2/1|aggregate=score
| seeds = n
| nowrap = y
| RD1-team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| RD1-team2 = Chemelil Sugar
| RD1-score1 = 2 (2)
| RD1-score2 = 2 (1)
| RD1-team3 = Sofapaka
| RD1-team4 = Sony Sugar
| RD1-score3 = 0
| RD1-score4 = 1
| RD1-team5 = Gor Mahia
| RD1-team6 = A.F.C. Leopards
| RD1-score5 = 2
| RD1-score6 = 0
| RD1-team7 = Tusker
| RD1-team8 = Rangers
| RD1-score7 = 3
| RD1-score8 = 2
| RD2-team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| RD2-team2 = Sony Sugar
| RD2-score1-1 = 1
| RD2-score2-1 = 1
| RD2-score1-2 = 2
| RD2-score2-2 = 1
| RD2-score1-agg = 3
| RD2-score2-agg = 2
| RD2-team3 = Gor Mahia
| RD2-team4 = Tusker
| RD2-score3-1 = 1
| RD2-score4-1 = 0
| RD2-score3-2 = 3
| RD2-score4-2 = 0
| RD2-score3-agg = 4
| RD2-score4-agg = 0
| RD3-team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| RD3-team2 = Gor Mahia
| RD3-score1 = 0
| RD3-score2 = 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.{{cite news |title=Gor Mahia banned from using Sport stadia facilities |url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000054710&cid=38 |newspaper=The Standard |publisher=StandardMedia.co.ke |location=Nairobi, Kenya |date=23 March 2012 |accessdate=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,{{cite news |title=AFC: We are out of Top Eight Tournament |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/afc-we-are-out-of-top-eight-tournament |publisher=Futaa.com |location=Nairobi, Kenya |date=19 April 2012 |accessdate=19 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421191725/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/afc-we-are-out-of-top-eight-tournament |archive-date=21 April 2012 |url-status=dead }} but it had been decided that the match would take place on 20 May 2012.{{cite news |title=New date for AFC-Gor Top 8 clash |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/new-date-for-afc-gor-top-8-clash |publisher=Futaa.com |location=Nairobi, Kenya |date=11 May 2012 |accessdate=12 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704112539/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/new-date-for-afc-gor-top-8-clash |archive-date=4 July 2013 |url-status=dead}} Lack of a suitable venue to host the clash led to the match being postponed yet again.{{cite news |title=Gor Mahia vs AFC clash postponed |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-vs-afc-clash-postponed |publisher=Futaa.com |location=Nairobi, Kenya |date=17 May 2012 |accessdate=17 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519114023/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-vs-afc-clash-postponed |archive-date=19 May 2012 |url-status=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.{{cite news |title=The KPL Top Eight tourney set to resume |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/the-kpl-top-eight-tourney-set-to-resume |author=Brian Moseti |publisher=Futaa.com |date=11 July 2012 |accessdate=15 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818070124/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/the-kpl-top-eight-tourney-set-to-resume |archive-date=18 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Date for AFC Leopards – Gor Top 8 clash confirmed |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/date-for-afc-leopards-a-gor-top-8-clash-confirmed |author=Patrick Korir |publisher=Futaa.com |date=16 July 2012 |accessdate=22 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729050217/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/date-for-afc-leopards-a-gor-top-8-clash-confirmed |archive-date=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title='Top 8' match shares focus with crucial weekend league games |url=http://www.kpl.co.ke/news/article/120725/Top_8_match_shares_focus_with_crucial_weekend_league_games |publisher=KPL.co.ke |date=25 July 2012 |accessdate=26 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729194403/http://www.kpl.co.ke/news/article/120725/Top_8_match_shares_focus_with_crucial_weekend_league_games |archive-date=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} However, Gor Mahia are yet to have their ban from the Nyayo National Stadium lifted.{{cite news |title=Gor back to Kasarani…wait for Nyayo |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-back-to-kasaraniawait-for-nyayo |author=Rodgers Eshitemi |publisher=Futaa.com |date=5 July 2012 |accessdate=15 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704205411/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-back-to-kasaraniawait-for-nyayo |archive-date=4 July 2013 |url-status=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/=,{{cite news |title=KPL imposes fine on Leopards |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-imposes-fine-on-leopards |author=Rodgers Eshitemi |publisher=Futaa.com |date=30 July 2012 |accessdate=31 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802015632/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-imposes-fine-on-leopards |archive-date=2 August 2012 |url-status=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.{{cite news |title=Confirmed: AFC will not honor Top Eight fixture |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/confirmed-afc-will-not-honor-top-eight-fixture |author=Rodgers Eshitemi |publisher=Futaa.com |date=24 July 2012 |accessdate=9 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727045532/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/confirmed-afc-will-not-honor-top-eight-fixture |archive-date=27 July 2012 |url-status=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.{{cite news |title=KPL CEO: AFC Leopards will face the consequences |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-ceo-afc-leopards-will-face-the-consequences |author=Jeff Kinyanjui |publisher=Futaa.com |date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=31 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802015619/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-ceo-afc-leopards-will-face-the-consequences |archive-date=2 August 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Gor Mahia handed a win over AFC Leopards |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-handed-a-win-over-afc-leopards |author=Brian Moseti |publisher=Futaa.com |date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=31 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705071303/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/gor-mahia-handed-a-win-over-afc-leopards |archive-date=5 July 2013 |url-status=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.{{cite news |title=FKF disowns Top 8 result |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-disowns-top-8-result |author=Rodgers Eshitemi |publisher=Futaa.com |date=30 July 2012 |accessdate=31 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705073910/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-disowns-top-8-result |archive-date=5 July 2013 |url-status=dead }} The suspension was lifted on 1 August 2012 after a consultative meeting held between FKF and KPL officials.{{cite news |title=KPL Top 8 to proceed |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-top-8-to-proceed |author=Patrick Korir |publisher=Futaa.com |date=1 August 2012 |accessdate=1 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705000705/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/kpl-top-8-to-proceed |archive-date=5 July 2013 |url-status=dead }} The FKF also nullified the fine that was imposed on A.F.C. Leopards,{{cite news |title=FKF nullifies fine slapped on Leopards |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-nullifies-fine-slapped-on-leopards |author=Patrick Korir |publisher=Futaa.com |date=1 August 2012 |accessdate=1 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704102717/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fkf-nullifies-fine-slapped-on-leopards |archive-date=4 July 2013 |url-status=dead }} after the club released an official press statement explaining the reason why they failed to appear for their match against Gor Mahia.{{cite news |title=Leopards come out clear on Top Eight's stand-off |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/leopards-come-out-clear-on-top-eightas-stand-off |author=Rodgers Eshitemi |publisher=Futaa.com |date=25 July 2012 |accessdate=1 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730012635/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/leopards-come-out-clear-on-top-eightas-stand-off |archive-date=30 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}
=Fixtures=
{{football box collapsible
| date = 14 March 2012
| time = 17:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Sofapaka
| score = 0–1
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1179824 Report]
| team2 = Sony Sugar
| goals1 =
| goals2 = Omondi {{yel|33}}
Oyoo {{goal|82}}
| stadium = Nyayo National Stadium
}}
{{football box collapsible
| date = 21 March 2012
| time = 15:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| score = 2–2
(90 min.)
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1179826 Report]
| team2 = Chemelil Sugar
| goals1 = Mulinge {{goal|41|pen.}}
Owino {{yel|63}}
Amuoka {{goal|75}}
| goals2 = Mwachoki {{goal|61}}
Omondi {{goal|68}}
| stadium = Nyayo National Stadium
|penalties1={{penmiss}} Muhati
{{pengoal}} Mulinge
{{pengoal}} Ouma
{{penmiss}} Ochola
|penaltyscore= 2–1
|penalties2={{pengoal}} Mwachoki
{{penmiss}} Mzee Matano
{{penmiss}} Omondi
{{penmiss}} Opondo
}}
{{football box collapsible
| date = 29 July 2012
| time = 15:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Gor Mahia
| score = w/o
| report =
| team2 = A.F.C. Leopards
| goals1 = Walkover awarded
| goals2 =
| stadium = Moi International Sports Centre
}}
{{football box collapsible
| date = 4 April 2012
| time = 19:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Tusker
| score = 3–2
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1179830 Report]
| team2 = Rangers
| goals1 = Emeka {{goal|22}}
Wendo {{yel|34}}
Mandela {{goal|49}}
Onyango {{goal|87}}
| goals2 = Chege {{yel|15}} {{goal|26||90}}
| stadium = Nyayo National Stadium
}}
Semi-finals
The semi-finals were played between 2 August and 9 August 2012.{{cite news |title=Results and games for Top 8 Cup 2012 |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/Kenya/Top-8-Cup/2012 |publisher=Futaa.com |accessdate=1 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729050237/http://www.futaa.com/football/kenya/top-8-cup/2012 |archive-date=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}
=First leg=
{{football box collapsible
| date = 2 August 2012
| time = 16:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| score = 1–1
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1284825 Report]
| team2 = Sony Sugar
| goals1 = Otieno {{goal|3}}
Ochomo {{yel|17}}
| goals2 = Tumba {{yel|11}}
Agwanda {{goal|86}} {{yel|87}}
| stadium = Moi International Sports Centre
}}
{{football box collapsible
| date = 2 August 2012
| time = 19:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Gor Mahia
| score = 1–0
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1290102 Report]
| team2 = Tusker
| goals1 = Abondo {{yel|24}}
Anguyo {{goal|36}}
| goals2 = Mukaisi {{sent off|0|46}}
Odipo {{yel|77}}
| stadium = Moi International Sports Centre
}}
=Second leg=
{{football box collapsible
| date = 8 August 2012
| time = 19:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Sony Sugar
| score = 1–2
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1284826 Report]
| team2 = Ulinzi Stars
| goals1 = I. Salim {{goal|80}}
| goals2 = Ochola {{goal|36}}
Nderitu {{goal|39}}
| stadium = Nyayo National Stadium
}}
Ulinzi Stars won 3−2 on aggregate.
{{football box collapsible
| date = 9 August 2012
| time = 16:00 UTC+3
| team1 = Tusker
| score = 0–3
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1290103 Report]
| team2 = Gor Mahia
| goals1 = S. Odhiambo {{yel|9}}
Okoti {{yel|24}}
| goals2 = R. Salim {{goal|3}}
M. Odhiambo {{goal|53}} {{yel|84}}
Lavatsa {{goal|58}}
| stadium = Nairobi City Stadium
}}
Gor Mahia won 4−0 on aggregate.
Final
The final was played on 19 August 2012,{{cite web |url=http://www.futaa.com/football/article/pamzo-we-were-flat-against-gor-mahia |title=Pamzo: We were flat against Gor Mahia |author=Jeff Kinyanjui |publisher=Futaa.com |date=9 August 2012 |accessdate=9 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120810181546/http://www.futaa.com/football/article/pamzo-we-were-flat-against-gor-mahia |archive-date=10 August 2012 |url-status=dead }} at the Moi International Sports Centre.
{{football box collapsible
| date = 19 August 2012
| time = 15:30 UTC+3
| team1 = Ulinzi Stars
| score = 0–2 {{aet}}
| report = [http://www.futaa.com//football/event/1311954 Report]
| team2 = Gor Mahia
| goals1 = {{yel|18}} Serenge
{{yel|27}} Ochomo
| goals2 = {{yel|36}} Anguyo
{{goal|93}} R. Salim
{{goal|104}} Imbem
| stadium = Moi International Sports Centre
}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090224010922/http://www.kpl.co.ke/ Kenyan Premier League] - Official Website
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120508022927/http://www.futaa.com/football/Kenya/Top-8-Cup/2012 Futaa.com] - Top 8 Cup 2012
{{KPL Top 8 Cup}}
{{2012 in Kenyan football}}