Struggling Wazito FC will entertain a rejuvenated AFC Leopards at the Thika Sub-County Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a match that both teams will be eager to get maximum points from.The Fred Ambani-led Wazito have lost their last four games and stand a risk of dropping into the relegation zone if they do not turn their fortunes around soon. Leopards on the other hand appear rejuvenated since John Makwata, Cliff Nyakeya, Victor Omune, and Josphat Lopaga were cleared to play; they have injected the much-needed boost into the side.Thika is the place to be#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/UXVRSbFFvt— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) April 10, 2022 This is the first meeting between the two sides this season with the second leg set to be staged in a week’s time at Nyayo Stadium. Wazito in 16th place in the log need the points more than Patrick Aussems’ side and with Vihiga Bullets rising, Wazito have to start winning soon enough and a triumph over Leopards will send the much-needed statement and also elevate the team’s confidence.Wazito striker Michael Owino believes not converting the chances that they create has been the team’s main undoing but is confident that the team will not go down. “We remain hopeful of getting ourselves out of the relegation places, we just need to work on our scoring and we have been working on that in training and very soon you will see changes. If you look at the last game against Gor Mahia we conceded in the last minute after playing well which gives me confidence that we will not suffer relegation,” he stated.Leopards coach Patrick Aussems is however not happy that the game is being staged at the Thika Sub-County. He says his team’s style of play is suited for pitches with good surfaces like Nyayo and Kasarani.Tukutane Thika kesho 🔥🔥🔥. pic.twitter.com/91VYXQtGv4— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) April 9, 2022 ” My players’ football style fits well equipped playing facilities like Nyayo and Kasarani but it’s so unfortunate with the current state we’ve to do with what’s available like Ruaraka, Utalli grounds, and Thika stadium where we’re headed for our league assignment this Sunday. Regardless, we are looking forward to another great performance because my boys are up to the task,” he told KBC.The match starts at 3 PM.
