Kariobangi Sharks, hosts of the 2022 Elite PreSeason Cup that has been taking place in the last two weeks, will be looking to give themselves a shot at claiming their title when they take on Nairobi City Stars in the first semifinal match being played on Thursday afternoon at the Kasarani Annex Stadium.Immediately after, a star-studded Kenya Police will be hoping to live to their billing of title favourites when they face a tricky Bidco United in the second last four clash that will complete the final pairing. Here is a preview of the games.📃| Semi Finals are Set.We Face @NrbCityStars in S-F 1@kenyapolicefc Face Bidco United in S-F 2#ElitePreSeasonCup pic.twitter.com/pheJFohULg— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) September 28, 2022 Kariobangi Sharks vs Nairobi City StarsDespite boasting of a large number of untried and untested bunch of youngsters signed as part of their new strategy, William Muluya’s Sharks have already punched above their weight in getting to the semis of the tournament.A 0-0 opener against Sofapaka and two 1-0 victories over Bidco and Rainbow respectively ensured that the club topped pool A on 7 points and safely ensured their semifinal berth ahead of second place Bidco United (6 points) who joined them as the only other side to proceed.⚽| Matchday 🆚| @NrbCityStars 🏟️|Kasarani Annex🕑| 1400 EATCome let’s support the Boys#ElitePreSeasonCup pic.twitter.com/UscrevH3Uc— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) September 29, 2022 Without having yet conceded a goal in the tournament, Sharks will be keen to build on their defensive robustness but head coach is keen to get the guns firing if they are to make it to the championship decider.”The focus for us has been on ensuring the team have recovered well for the semifinal because it will not be an easy match. If we get that right, then we have every chance of winning because the game comes just one day after the last group clash.We have to ensure that we convert our chances because that will be the most important thing. We have created so many but we have not scored as much,” Muluya said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6678018##On the other hand, City Stars who finished in second place in Pool B will be hoping to bring their A -game, when they face Sharks. The match kicks off at 1400EAT.Kenya Police vs Bidco UnitedIn the second encounter, Police, who left it late in their group in order to qualify top of the table will be looking to impose themselves early in the match when they take on Anthony Akhulia’s Bidco.Semi Final 2.@kenyapolicefc face Bidco United from 4PM#ElitePreSeasonCup pic.twitter.com/QU57Op3GQM— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) September 29, 2022 The team will be brimming in confidence after a 5-1 thumping against MCF in their final group game and will seek to continue in the same stead.Police coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omolo believes that his side can clinch the title but has warned that his team has to approach a game at a time.”The cup is within our sight but we need to take it one game at a time. This group has given the confidence we needed after facing some tough teams like City Stars and Ulinzi,” he said.McKinstry willing Gor Mahia’s youthful cast to set up in wake of feud with seniorsBidco, who secured two wins out of three in their group encounters, will however be seeking to upset the apple cart.The match kicks off at 1600EAT.
