Ulinzi Stars will be hoping to continue with their unbeaten run this season when they host FC Talanta at the A.S.K Grounds, Nakuru on Sunday Afternoon in round 6 of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League starting at 3 PM EAT.This will be a historic first-time meeting between the two sides as Talanta are gracing the top flight for the first time having gained promotion last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_5962998##A win for Ulinzi could see them ascend to the top of the table depending on the number of goals they will squeeze past Kelvin Otieno as well as the result in the match pitting Kakamega Homeboyz and Bandari FC.Both teams have started their seasons relatively well given their different perspective, with Ulinzi winning three and drawing two in the five games that they have played so far while Talanta have lost just one, an achievement in its own for a newly-promoted side.Ulinzi Stars coach Stephen Ocholla together with Sammy Simiyu have been the face behind the Soldiers’ impressive start to the season, with the former midfielder saying that they will approach this much with the seriousness it deserves irrespective of Talanta’s status in the league.”I want to approach every match as it comes. I cannot say much about them because they are newcomers but we will give that match the seriousness that it deserves,” Ocholla said.Thriving under a new role, Michael Bodo believes that Talanta have not only sent a warning message to other clubs but are also going into matches with intentions of winning them.”I think we are now making a statement and opponents should respect us because I believe right now we are capable of anything. We have a good team, we are training and playing well, the confidence is high and I think we can only get better and they should prepare for a tough battle when playing Talanta, ” Bodo said.Among the three teams that were promoted from the National Super League, FC Talanta is the only team that has won more than one game, winning two, drawing two, and losing just one.Kenya Police have lost three from five while Vihiga Bullets have lost five of the six league matches, managing only one point from the draw against Bidco on the opening day.
