Kakamega Homeboyz search to decelerate Police FC as Gor hope for back-to-back wins in opposition to Kariobangi Sharks

Kakamega Homeboyz search to decelerate Police FC as Gor hope for back-to-back wins in opposition to Kariobangi Sharks

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Kenya Police’s 5 sport successful run will come underneath extreme take a look at once they tackle Kakamega Homeboyz in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League fixture at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday.

After a poor begin to the season which noticed the regulation enforcers hearth coaches Salim Babu and Anthony Kimani, the staff has seen an incredible resurgence underneath new Burundian coach Etienne Ndayiragije.

Since his arrival after leaving the function of Burundi nationwide staff, Ndayiragije has masterminded 5 straight league wins, an end result that has seen Police bounce to 3rd within the 18-team league desk with 23 factors from 13 matches. Infact they’re now one level behind leaders KCB and second-placed Tusker, who’re tied on 23 factors.

His first sport in cost noticed Police defeat Nairobi City Stars 3-1, he then edged out Mara Sugar 1-0, defeated Bidco United 3-0, gunned down reigning champions Gor Mahia 1-0 and the 1-0 win in opposition to FC Talanta on Wednesday.

His successful run will face scrutiny once they face a Homeboyz facet, who’ve been blowing cold and warm this season. Abana Beingo are at the moment sitting 14th with 15 factors from 14 matches.

Last season, Police sealed a double over Homeboyz with the primary spherical tie ending in a 3-0 win earlier than they gained the second fixture 2-1. In the earlier marketing campaign, it was Homeboyz, who gained the primary assembly 1-0 however Police recovered to make amends within the second spherical fixture by registering the same end result.

In the 2022 season, Homeboyz emerged 1-0 winners within the first assembly earlier than the 2 groups settled for a 1-1 draw. According to Ndayiragije Police will face a stun take a look at in opposition to Homeboyz.

“I predict a very tough game against Homeboyz, they have improved lately and we will have to be at our best to beat them,” stated Ndayiragije forward of the sport.

On Saturday, Tusker will probably be eager to make it two wins out of two once they face Posta Rangers, who’re at the moment languishing on the backside of the desk with 11 factors from 13 matches.

The Brewers will head into the sport basking from their 2-1 win in opposition to Bidco United. The win in opposition to Bidco got here after that they had suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat in opposition to AFC Leopards.

On Sunday, all eyes will probably be on champions Gor Mahia, who will entertain Kariobangi Sharks at Kenyatta Stadium. After going for 3 matches with no win, Gor Mahia rediscovered their kind to fireplace three targets previous Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday and revive their hopes of retaining the title.

Gor Mahia are actually three factors away from the highest of the desk and a win in opposition to Sharks could possibly be an excellent end result as they try to win a 3rd straight title. Austin Odhiambo, who was named man of the match in opposition to Ulinzi Stars, will probably be relied on as soon as once more for a win, assisted by Rooney Onyango, who scored the second purpose in opposition to the Soldiers.

Elsewhere, AFC Leopards will host Bandari at Dandora Stadium looking for to bounce again to successful methods. Ingwe’s final fixture noticed them draw 1-1 in opposition to Sofapaka.