2016 KPL Top 8 Cup
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The 2016 KPL Top 8 Cup was the fifth edition of the tournament, which kicked off on 1 May and ended on 16 October.[1][2] It was contested by the top 8 teams of the 2015 season of the Kenyan Premier League: A.F.C. Leopards, Bandari, Gor Mahia, Muhoroni Youth, Sofapaka, Tusker, Ulinzi Stars and Ushuru.
Tournament details | |
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Country | Kenya |
Teams | 8 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Muhoroni Youth (1st title) |
Runner-up | Gor Mahia |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 9 |
Goals scored | 18 (2 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) |
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All statistics correct as of 16 October 2016. | |
Gor Mahia were the defending champions of the competition, having won their second title in the previous season after beating Sony Sugar 2ā1 after extra time in the final played at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu. However, they were beaten in the final by winners Muhoroni Youth, who picked up their first title of the competition and KSh. 1,000,000/= in prize money.[3][4]