Football Kenya Federation Premier League leaders Kakamega Homeboyz are hoping to stretch the gap between them and the second placed Tusker when they host Vihiga Bullets on Wednesday at Bukhungu Stadium this afternoon from 3PM EAT. The Brewers moved to six points within the reach of the log leaders when they beat Wazito 3-0 on Tuesday at the Kasarani Annex in a match where Deogratious Ojok netted a brace with Ibrahim Joshua adding the extra. Tusker move to within six points of Homeboyz with win over WazitoHomeboyz who have won their last three league rounds against Mathare United, Bidco United and Posta Rangers in identical 3-1 scoreline will however be seeking to humble the resurgent Bullets and widen the gap between them and the chasing teams;Tusker and Nairobi City Stars. Ahead of the match, coach Bernard Mwalala cautioned his players against slumping into a comfort zone especially after putting the results beyond the reach of opponents.The former Kenyan international noted that they had gone for seven matches without a cleansheet and thus asked his charges to be solid at the rear and at the same time, unleash their beast mode in front of the goal.
While Homeboyz will be gunning to extend restore the nine point cushion at the top, Bullets will be out to extend their recent unbeaten run to five matches.The league debutants who are battling to beat relegation have made a statement of intend in as far as keeping the top status is concerned as they have managed to pick points from teams regarded as the competition’s heavyweights. Homeboyz looking to fortify defence ahead of Bullets clashThe Abdallah Juma coached side who beat FC Talanta 2-1 in the last round held Tusker, KCB and AFC Leopards and will take on Homeboyz with the much needed confidence gathered after getting favourable results in tough ties.The recent impressive run that has been attributed to the new signings brought in the mid-season transfer window has seen the club scale from the rock bottom of the table where they spend the first leg.Homeboyz won the first leg of this fixture 3-2 at the same venue.