Reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions Tusker FC will be hoping to record a first win over Nairobi City Stars since 2016 when the two sides take on each other in a promising Sunday afternoon duel that is set to be staged at the Ruaraka Grounds.This season, the Robert Matano led side has found it tough to get going as they have failed to string a run of three consecutive wins since the campaign started.Eleven games in, the Brewers find themselves trailing current log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz, who are on 28 points, by a staggering twelve points even though they have played two games less.⚽️| Building up towards Sunday’s match against Nairobi City Stars. pic.twitter.com/GuUAipgaBa— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 14, 2022 The team has also already lost five games while early-season title contenders like Homeboyz and KCB and even record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have not lost more than two matches.Heading into the game, Tusker also find themselves desperate to atone for their 1-0 defeat against Posta Rangers in their last league match. It is for that reason that right back Daniel Sakari believes the team need to step up and shake off their inconsistent tag all in a bid to change their fortunes.“We are desperate to get back to our best because we are the defending champions. We have not been where we want to be but we have had a full week to rectify on the mistakes we made against Posta and I believe we are good to go. It is high time we start finding our consistency so that we get back to being who we are,” the defender told Mozzart Sport.2.65 Tusker 2.80 Nairobi City Stars 2.90On the other hand, City Stars know too well that a win will certainly thrust them back to the top three regardless of results elsewhere and the team will be seeking to make it back to back wins after their victory against FC Talanta.With seven points between them and Tusker, a bullish Sven Yidah called on his team to create an even bigger gap when they confront the 12 time Kenyan champions.“They are champions but that is the past. We have respect for them but you know last time the league had a lot of stoppages. In the last game, we beat them and I do not think there is anything that should scare us even now. We just have to score and that is our game plan,” said Yidah.MATCHDAY 🔥FKF-PL | Round 14🗓 | Sunday 16th January 2022🆚 Tusker FC🏆 | FKF-PL ⏰ | 1500 EAT🏟 | Ruaraka Stadium#𝕊𝕚𝕞𝕓𝕒𝕎𝕒ℕ𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕠𝕓𝕚BETTER MUST COMEGate Entry – KES 100/=COME ONE COME ALL #OperationJazaStadi pic.twitter.com/TGe7u2zOmN— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) January 16, 2022 The match kicks off at 1500 EAT.
