Samuel Ssenyonjo produced a breathtaking individual performance to headline AFC Leopards’ emphatic 4–0 demolition of Tusker in their Kenya Premier League Matchday 16 encounter on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at a packed Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
The Ugandan forward, who arrived in Kenya from Express FC, was simply unplayable, tormenting Tusker’s backline with a blend of pace, intelligence and ruthless finishing. By the final whistle, he had not only claimed a stunning hat-trick but also laid on an assist, putting his fingerprints on every single goal the Igwe scored on the afternoon.
Ssenyonjo set the tone early, breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute with a composed finish that immediately put AFC Leopards in control. Tusker struggled to settle thereafter, and just ten minutes later, the former Wakiso Giants and KCCA striker struck again, doubling the advantage and sending Leopards into the break with a comfortable 2–0 cushion.
Any hopes of a Tusker comeback were crushed almost immediately after the restart. Only three minutes into the second half, Ssenyonjo turned provider, slipping a perfectly weighted pass to Ronald Sichenje, who made no mistake in slotting home to extend the lead to three.
AFC Leopards Striker Samuel Ssenyonjo has been involved in five goals in his last two appearances in the Sportpesa League.
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The afternoon belonged entirely to the Ugandan marksman, and he ensured it ended in style. In the 72nd minute, Ssenyonjo was brought down inside the penalty area after a sharp burst into the box.
He dusted himself off and calmly dispatched the resulting spot-kick to complete a memorable hat-trick, sealing a dominant and stylish victory for AFC Leopards.
The commanding win not only underlined Leopards’ growing momentum this season but also highlighted Ssenyonjo’s rapidly rising influence in the league, as the former Express FC man continues to announce himself as one of the most lethal forwards in Kenyan football.
