AFC Leopards kicked off the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League on a rather sour note after playing Bandari to a barren draw at the Police Sacco Grounds.Having finished second last season and made huge signings, Leopards were expected to have a powerful take off and keep close tabs with Gor Mahia, Shabana and Kakamega Homeboyz, who all won in Round One.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsPlaying a day after watching their bitter rivals, Gor Mahia, thrash Murang'a Seal 4-2, Ingwe were, further, expected to make light work of Bandari and give their fans something to celebrate.However, signs of enduring a frustrating afternoon were clear from onset, with the home side wasting chances and failing to give Bandari custodian, James Ochuka serious work to do.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##Ochuka was called into action in the opening minutes, throwing his body on the line to stop James Kinyanjui from scoring from Samuel Semo's delivery.Leopards thought they had taken the lead in the 10th minute but Kinyanjui's goal was correctly ruled out as the ball had gone out of the play before the cross was whipped into the congested area.Against the run of play, Bandari had a chance in the 28th minute when from a Luke Otiala error, Lawrence Okoth took a first time shot that drew excellent save from Tom Ikara.Gor Mahia coach admits to seeking mental health professional for players after tough pre-seasonBoth teams pressed on in search for a win before the break but none found it as they settled for a goalless first half.The early minutes of the first half witnessed another sluggish display by both teams although Leopards were slightly head and shoulders above the visitors, as far as possession and urgency were concerned.Yanga issue injury update on Harambee Stars midfielderBoth teams made changes with Ghambian midfielder Adama Kanteh among the fresh legs introduced.Kanteh was the architect of Leopard's first big chance of the half when he dribbled towards the byline, in the 73rd minute, before floating in a cross that was met by Samuel Ssenyonjo but the Ugandan striker could not find the target.Leopards kept on pushing but could not score from any of their chances as referee Israel Mpaima blew the final whistle.In the other match of the day, Mozzart Bet-sponsored Kakamega Homeboyz left it late to grab a 1-0 win over league newbies Mombasa United at Mbaraki Stadium.