A total of six games will be on the cards on Saturday afternoon including a top-of-the-table clash pitting Tusker and Nzoia, The Disciplined Forces Derby between Ulinzi and Police while Gor Mahia face Homeboyz in the highlights of today’s matches.Kenyan champions Tusker FC will be looking to bounce back to their winning ways when they host the high-flying Nzoia Sugar at the Ruaraka grounds on Saturday afternoon.Former AFC Leopards coach lands job in FijiTusker surrendered their unbeaten run to Bandari last weekend when they fell 2-1 in Mombasa and will head to today’s clash, seeking to redeem themselves from the defeat.Before losing to Bandari, the beer manufacturers had won the opening six rounds of the season, setting a solid base in the quest to retain the league gong they won back in 2021.They host second-placed Nzoia who are trailing by a point and who have demonstrated that their good is not by fluke after humbling and gathering points from the top guns.##NAJAVA_MECA_6947545##Ahead of the game, Tusker head coach Robert Matano says they are well prepared for the clash that will see the winner boss the standings.”We are prepared for the game. The players are looking to rectify the mistakes that cost us three points in Mombasa,” he said.Matano who is aware of Nzoia’s form is anticipating a tough duel and is calling for maximum concentration from his charges as he hopes to open a wider gap between his side and the visitors.”The players need to concentrate and play as a unit. It will be a tough game but we are ready for them. We have to win the game and continue staying at the top,” he said.Newest dad in town Daniel Okoth elated after bagging second assist in the seasonTusker will be boosted by the return of the duo of Shami Mwinyi and Lawrence Luvanda who sat out in the past rounds thanks to injuries.Similarly, Nzoia will be hoping to get back on track after playing Kakamega Homeboyz to a one-all draw in their previous assignment.The two teams played to a 2-2 draw last year at the same venue.Homeboyz vs Gor Mahia 3PMRecord league champions Gor Mahia travel to Bukhungu Stadium to take on Kakamega Homeboyz as both teams look to break their 13-point tie in the log standings.K’Ogalo have however played two games less compared to Homeboyz with both teams suffering a single loss as the latter have only tasted defeat against reigning league champions Tusker FC while the former’s only blemish coming against KCB FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_6949336##Homeboyz have struggled in this fixture, winning only two of their 16 matches played in the league while Gor Mahia have emerged victorious in 10 matches as four draws have been registered between the two teams.The two wins for Homeboyz have, however, come in their own backyard which will hand them some morale heading into the game but the clash will not be a walk in the park with Gor Mahia possessing the best defense in the league which has only leaked three goals.Talanta vs Mathare 3PMBattle of the strugglers takes center stage at the Kasarani Annex when FC Talanta host Mathare United with both teams looking to pull themselves out of the early relegation battle.The Slum Boys are yet to register a single win this season but will draw encouragement from their 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers in a midweek encounter that put their first point on board this season after four games.##NAJAVA_MECA_6947536##Mathare head coach Boniface Omondi admitted that they are seeking their maiden victory this season when they take on an out-of-form Talanata with his players being buoyed by the draw against Posta.”We are preparing for a win in our next game and not a draw, the draw against Posta will give our players confidence because if you lose every time, the players will lose confidence,” said Omondi.Talanta, on the other hand, have only won a single game this season and have the worst form in the league after collecting four straight losses that leave them hovering perilously close to the relegation zone.Ken Kenyatta’s side will, however, be fresh for the game having had more days to rest and prepare for the game compared to Mathare who had a mid-week match.Michael Olunga Foundation team lands Swedish tournament invitationSofapaka vs Nairobi City Stars2009 Kenya Premier League champions Sofapaka will be keen on maintaining their perfect start to the New Year when they host a struggling Nairobi City Stars at the Kasarani Main Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Having recorded two wins in their first two matches this year, the David Ouma coached side will be looking to pile more misery on the struggling Nicholas Muyoti coached outfit who are yet to record a win in the eight games they have played so far this season and sit second bottom on the log.🚨Mapema ndi best!🕑An early kick off tie🆚Nairobi City Stars📍Back atKasarani Stadium@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/hoptyl4CHW— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) January 14, 2023 While Batoto Ba Mungu will be keen to make it three wins on the spin, City Stars will be hoping against hope to register their first win of the season that will certainly relieve some pressure on the team.Despite being at a difficult point, Sofapaka head coach cautioned his side not to take their foot off the gas pedal and not to underestimate their opponents of the day.“City Stars is a team that we can call an opportunist because you can never know what they will throw at you so it makes it a very tricky clash. However, I have a full squad at my disposal and everyone is looking forward to the match. Our approach is to maintain the consistency we have gotten and that is what we our aim,” Ouma noted.Match PreviewAll the stats, numbers and latest news ahead of Sofapaka vs Nrb City Stars match tomorrowRead more on https://t.co/aYQ6f3J6oq@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/9S6CKRLyH0— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) January 13, 2023 Overall, City Stars always struggle against Sofapaka as they have lost four of the last five meeting between the two sides. Will their season get some much needed change today?The clash kicks off at 1300 EAT.7️⃣ FKFPL matches lined up tomorrow ⚔️Your predictions 🤔👇🏿#kefootball pic.twitter.com/XMWWnAtJQJ— Kefootball_ (@Kefootball1) January 13, 2023 Kenya Police vs Ulinzi StarsThe second match being played at Kasarani Stadium will see bragging rights at stake as Kenya Police will battle Ulinzi Stars in the Disciplined Forces derby.After a shaky start under Bernard Mwalala who took over at the start of the season, a high flying Ulinzi will be looking to extend their six match unbeaten streak when they take on their counterparts.It’s MATCHDAY! 📍Kasarani Stadium 🏟 ——ᴹᴬᴾᴱᴹᴬ ᴺᴰᴵᴼ ᴮᴱˢᵀ——_ _ENTRY FREE_ _#ulinzifamily #stand001branch #GBUS #GBKDF pic.twitter.com/NWmb8X51wd— Ulinzi Stars FC (@UlinziStarsFC) January 14, 2023 On the other hand, Francis Baraza’s Police will be out to prove a point and make their presence felt when they take to the pitch as well.Getting the outright winner between the two sides has however proved to be a difficult task as the last two top flight clashes all ended in draws.Who wants it more? The clash kicks off at 1515EAT.
