2011 KPL Top 8 Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Kenya |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ulinzi Stars |
| Runner-up | Western Stima |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 18 (2 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Bob Mugalia Ali Bai (2 goals each) |
The 2011 KPL Top 8 Cup was the inaugural edition of the tournament, which was contested by the top 8 teams of the 2010 Kenyan Premier League season: Gor Mahia, Karuturi Sports, Mathare United, Sofapaka, Sony Sugar, Tusker F.C., Ulinzi Stars (eventual winners)[1] and Western Stima. All matches were played at the Nyayo National Stadium.
2010 Kenyan Premier League standings (Top 8)
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Bracket
Quarter-finals
The quarter-final ties were played between 9 March and 13 April 2011.
| 9 March 2011 | Tusker | 0 – 1 | Western Stima | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 20:00 UTC+3 | Report | Nyarombo  75' |
| 6 April 2011 | Ulinzi Stars | 2 – 0 | Karuturi Sports | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Report |
| 6 April 2011 | Mathare United | 0 – 2 | Gor Mahia | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:30 UTC+3 | Report |
| 13 April 2011 | Sofapaka | 2 – 1 | Sony Sugar | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Mugalia 82', 88' |
Report | Chambiri 90' |
Semi-finals
The first leg and second leg of the semi-finals were played between 20 April and 25 May 2011.
First leg
| 20 April 2011 | Gor Mahia | 0 – 0 | Ulinzi Stars | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Report |
| 27 April 2011 | Western Stima | 1 – 1 | Sofapaka | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Bai 80' |
Report | J. Baraza 14' |
Second leg
| 18 May 2011 | Gor Mahia | 0 – 1 | Ulinzi Stars | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Report | M. Baraza 38' |
| 25 May 2011 | Sofapaka | 2 – 2 | Western Stima | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Mulama 12' Njoroge 36' |
Report | Chinjili 3' Bai 63' |
Sofapaka 3–3 Western Stima on aggregate. Western Stima won on away goals (2–1).[2]
Final
The final was played on 25 June 2011 between Ulinzi Stars and Western Stima.
| 25 June 2011 | Ulinzi Stars | 2 – 1 | Western Stima | Nyayo National Stadium |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Waruru 58' Amuoka 85' |
Report News |
Mangi 38' |
References
- ^ "Ulinzi clinch 'Top 8' prize on eve of trip to Cecafa". Nairobi, Kenya: KPL.co.ke. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "Western boys keep Sh1 million prize in sight". Nairobi, Kenya: KPL.co.ke. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
External links
Kenyan Premier League - Official Website Futaa.com - Top 8 Cup 2011