Record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia are bidding to get their third consecutive win when they host Sofapaka at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in one of the seven Football Kenya Federation Premier League midweek fixtures.Following their tough away victory over the weekend against Kakamega Homeboyz, the Johnathan McKinstry-coached side are keen to maintain their current rich vein of form knowing that a big win could see them climb to the top of the table should the likes of current log leaders Tusker, Nzoia Sugar and KCB, who are ahead of them on the standings, fail to secure victory.FKFPL midweek fixtures 🔥🍿Your predictions?🤔👇🏿 pic.twitter.com/lEIxh5qTLI— Kefootball_ (@Kefootball1) January 17, 2023 The team is also buoyed by the fact that they have never tasted defeat to Sofapaka since May 2021 in the three matches they have played between themselves (W2 D1).Also boasting of having the league’s current top scorer in Benson Omala, who has six goals in the opening seven matches, K’Ogalo are intent on masterminding what could be another crucial victory in their quest to end their two-year title drought.##NAJAVA_MECA_6957538##“What is important right now is that we maintain our consistency. We have come from an important victory and we have to focus again on the next match. They (Sofapaka) will not make it easy for us but we will have to ensure we are on our best to get the three points,” Omala said.Having tasted their first defeat of the year last weekend in a 1-2 loss against City Stars, Sofapaka, on their part, are hoping to bounce back immediately when they confront the 19-time Kenyan champions.🚨MATCHDAY📍Back at Moi Kasarani Stadium🆚 @OfficialGMFC🕑 3pm@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/lQK48OSl6m— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) January 18, 2023 Ahead of the clash, head coach David Ouma has challenged his side to take their chances in a game which he predicted will see minimal chances.“We know they are a good team and they have the momentum right now as they sit in fourth place on the log meaning they are doing something right. We are also doing something good with a relatively young team which makes me not to panic as we prepare for the match. what we have to do is to develop the game, enjoy it and above all show composure in the penalty box,” he stated.NOC-K boss Tergat named Bathurst World Cross Country Championships ambassadorThe match will kick off at 1500EAT.Kariobangi Sharks vs Vihiga Bullets – 1300EATIn the first match of the day, William Muluya’s Kariobangi Sharks will be hoping to add onto their only win of the campaign so far after seven matches (W1 D4 L2) when they host an equally struggling Vihiga Bullets who come visiting at the Kasarani Annex Stadium.M A T C H D A Y🆚 | Vihiga Bullets FC⌚ | 1:00 PM🏟️ | Kasarani Annex#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/mHRHtfnjSw— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) January 18, 2023 Sharks are currently placed in 13th place on the log on seven points, four ahead of Bullets (W1 L4) who are second last on the log table.