- League leaders Kenya Police face Kakamega Homeboyz away in a must-win clash.
- Shabana look to bounce back at Gusii against struggling Bidco United.
- Mara Sugar host Bandari in a battle to recover from recent defeats.
The FKF Premier League takes a midweek comeback as round of 31 matches take center stage with various sides chasing for vital points to meet their season targets while others work on their way to survive the relegation axe.
League leaders Kenya Police will be hosted at Mumias Sports Complex by Kakamega Homeboyz in a must-win game for them if they purpose to continue chasing for their maiden league gong however they’ll face a strong resistance from the hosts who have been enjoying a good run at home since the start of the year.
At Gusii Stadium in Kisii, the glamour boys Shabana FC will be welcoming relegation-threatened Bidco United as from 2PM, Shabana will be on the run to amend their home history with a win following the previous painful loss to Gor Mahia and at least to advance to third place if Tusker will fall to Talanta and they will face a string of resistance from the oilers who are keen to evade from the relegation brim.
Awendo Green Stadium in Migori county shall host Mara Sugar as they take on Bandari. Both sides suffered defeats in their previous games against Nairobi City Stars and Kenya Police respectively and they will be working to get back to form, the sugar millers have an upper hand as they are unbeaten at home since February.
Dandora Stadium will be the busiest match day venue on Wednesday as a double-header clash awaits at the one-year-old artificial turf. Stubborn FC Talanta will host former champions Tusker who are also on the title race in an early kickoff, The 13th place side has been a thorn in the flesh to “Big Clubs” this season, beating the likes of K’ogalo and Ingwe at Dandora this season and this time they face another heavyweight Tusker. The Brewers are keen on getting their 13th league trophy this season and a win against Talanta will keep them in the race.
At 4PM, AFC Leopards will be taking on the slum boys Mathare United. Leopards haven’t been clinical in the recent time with only one win under their cards in the last 7 matches but they will be hopeful to complete a double over Mathare whom they beat 4-0 in the first leg. The 2008 KPL champions however will be on the hunt to repel any disappointment following last week’s 1-0 defeat to Homeboyz.
The Soldiers, Ulinzi Stars will host the mailmen Posta Rangers. The two sides are clashing after picking stalemates in their last league encounters against Mara Sugar and Bidco respectively, a win for Posta Rangers will make them move a step further from the axe.
The final action of the day will be at SportPesa Arena in Murang’a as “Batoto Ba Mungu” Sofapaka travel to the mountain to face on Murang’a Seal. The homeside haven’t been good lately and have been dropping drastically towards relegation positions and they face a tough youthful Sofapaka at their backyard.
On Thursday, The Bankers KCB FC will be at Dandora for a clash against Kariobangi Sharks before defending champions seek a chance to defend their history against Simba Wa Nairobi.
