Leopards hunt redemption against Bandari after Mashemeji Derby sour grapes

Crestfallen AFC Leopards will be looking to gather pieces of their shredded hearts when they take on the challenge of coastal side Bandari in a league encounter on Friday afternoon with the hope of at least atoning for their final cup defeat against bitter rivals Gor Mahia.Despite appearing to be the better team in the cup finals, Ingwe shot themselves in the foot by failing to convert their dominance into anything meaningful, a preying Gor pipping them to the CAF Confederations Cup ticket on post-match penalties and consequently extending the club’s four year wait to get back on the continental scene.And as they say in the footballing sphere, Ingwe, who are currently placed third on the log, will be hoping that all that happened over the weekend is history as they shift focus back to the league where they have been hugely inconsistent in their last five fixtures, managing only four points out of the last fifteen available points.Friday afternoon football ⚽️@Betsafe_KE #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/HAY8Iodh0F— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) July 8, 2021 Against Bandari, Leopards will also be looking to exact revenge after the Dockers defeated them 2-1 in the first leg encounter, Ugandan striker William Wadri scoring a brace in the opening thirteen minutes to see his side emerge victors back in February.It is that first leg win that will ensure Bandari stay optimistic ahead of the return clash. Former Ingwe head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani will certainly also equip the team with crucial nuggets that could help his current team plot a league double over his ex.Forward Benjamin Mosha, who has scored seven goals so far, is adamant that the fixture will be another tough test for the team but is optimistic that they can come out of the match with a win that would see them complete the double.Ni muda wa kulipiza ile Camera yetu 😅😅@jaza_stadi @MikeOkinyi @CarolRadull pic.twitter.com/FZ8hNXQVy8— Bandari Football Club (@BandariOfficial) July 7, 2021 “As a team we are well prepared for the game because we have not come all the way to go into the match as underdogs. We know it is not going to be an easy match because they will not want us to complete the double over them. However, the first leg was done and this is a fresh match which we are going to put up a fight knowing at the back of our minds that the three points is what we are after,” he told Mozzart Sport.Ahead of the match, Ingwe will turn to club top scorer Elvis Rupia to once again come up with the goods while Bandari will count on Mosha and Wadri to inflict damage.The match kicks off at 1515EAT at Thika Stadium.

 

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