English tactician Mark Harrison kickstarts his tenure at Gor Mahia against Kakamega Homeboyz as Kariobangi Sharks renew their rivalry against Mathare United in the Slum Derby with both matches being hosted at the Thika Municipal Stadium.Harrison has his work cut out to restore K’Ogalo’s fading fortunes after going seven league games without a win, a run that stretches back to Sunday 20 June when they beat Sofapaka in a highly charged game.Coach Mark Harrison’s take on continental matches and his word to fans. #Sirkal pic.twitter.com/qv7F1p3EeI— 🏆 – GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) August 3, 2021 Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Gor Mahia’s assistant coach Sammy Pamzo Omollo revealed that after a whirlwind past week, the team has had some positives with players returning back to training.“A lot of positive things have come in this week, players have returned back to training, we are going for the win on Wednesday which I’m confident we are going to get. The new coach has come with good ideas,”“We have worked with him together, I had to show him a few things and compare notes. It has been very smooth. Although Alpha is back, we will not rush him after playing against AFC Leopards,” said Pamzo.Match DayGor Mahia vs Kakamega Homeboyz Kick-off 3:15 pm.Thika.#AbanaBeingo pic.twitter.com/lTh22rNiAF— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) August 4, 2021 Homeboyz will however not be pushovers after enjoying some good form in the last five games that has seen them only lose once to Wazito FC with the winning run seeing them beat Kariobangi Sharks, Nzoia Sugar, Mathare United and Sofapaka.The match is slated for a 3:15 PM kick off.Kariobangi Sharks will be looking to return to winning ways after suffering heavy defeats to Kakamega Homeboyz and title-chasing KCB, derailing their hopes of a top-three finish.Final touches ahead of tomorrow’s #slumderby at Thika Stadium,1pm.#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/symwFCzLdo— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) August 3, 2021 League top scorer, Eric Kapaito who is on the cusp of breaking the 28-goal scoring record reiterated that there is a lot at stake heading into the derby against Mathare United.“A derby is really important to the teams involved, winning it can give a boost in confidence because we are really aiming for the three points in order to finish in a better position,”“We have not been in the best run of form but we will give it our all to see us return to winning ways, the losses have been by huge scorelines,” said Kapaito.🗣️ | “Not trying to be disrespectful to Sharks but I believe we all know that Mathare need the three points more…”Coach Ouna on Wednesday’s #SlumDerby Read: https://t.co/n1iUMCnl9y#GreatnessWithin #SharksVsMathare pic.twitter.com/SbtwsLnGCH— Mathare United FC (@MathareUtd) August 3, 2021 Mathare United are hoping to spark some survival form after winning their last encounter against Sofapaka, leaving it late to overturn a one-goal deficit in the final four minutes.Head coach Frank Ouna noted that Mathare United are hungrier for the three points ahead of the match and will hope to build on their win against Sofapaka. The match is scheduled to start a 1 PM.
