Kakamega Homeboyz will be looking to redeem themselves when they face KCB on Sunday in one of the matches scheduled to be played at the Kasarani Annex.Homeboyz lost their opening bout to Tusker Fc in their own backyard and come into the match with the intent of collecting their first points of the season against a side that dispatched police by a solitary goal.Baraza impressed with Kamura and Asieche’s contribution in league openerThe John Baraza-coached side has dominated in this encounter in recent times, with KCB’s last win in the encounter coming in December 2020 as the matches that followed favored Abana Abeingo.In terms of stability coming into the new season from a personnel perspective, the Bankers seem to have an edge over their opponents. KCB kept the largest bit of their players intact together with the technical bench while there were exits out of the club at Homeboyz, including that of their coach.Saruni expected back in two weeks as Etyang suffers set-back##NAJAVA_MECA_6848503##Before the match takes center stage, Kariobangi Sharks will be the first on the pitch against Ulinzi Stars at 2 PM.The Soldiers fell 2-0 to AFC Leopards in their opening match while Sharks were held to a two-all draw by FC Talanta at Kasarani’s main stadium a week ago, thus both teams will be looking for their first three points this season.In the 11 league meetings between the two sides in the top tier since 2017, William Muluya’s charges have won just two, with Ulinzi winning five as four others ended in draws.##NAJAVA_MECA_6848138##Both teams have a couple of new faces but it is Kariobangi Sharks who have the most and even had nine debutants in their draw against Talanta, and they will be hoping that their initiation into the top-tier was complete with that match and delve right into action.Ahead of the match, the Soldiers have been dealt a blow with speedy winger Stephen Etyang being ruled out for at least three weeks, joining team captain James Saruni in the list of absentees with the latter nearing a return.Meanwhile, champions Tusker will be hoping to register their second win of the season when they host the wounded Nairobi City Stars at Ruaraka grounds. The beer makers beat Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the league opener at Bukhungu Stadium and will head into today’s encounter looking to pick from where they left last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_6848502##City Stars on the other hand will be pursuing redemption having lost their opener to Bidco United at the Nyayo National Stadium.Simba wa Nairobi who paraded a good number of debutants in the clash against Bidco are expected to throw more in the deep end in the game. According to statistics provided by the Kawangware based club, today’s encounter will be the 30th meeting between the two sides since 2003.Additional reporting by Kisenge Meshack
