Injured AFC Leopards captain Eugene Mukangula is calling on his colleagues to play with courage and focus when they face their bitter rivals Gor Mahia on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.The two giants will renew their football rivalry on Sunday with each looking to run away with the three points as well as the bragging rights that comes with winning the fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_6982472##Mukangula who will miss the game thanks to an harmstring injury suffered two weeks ago said Ingwe have a chance to win the duel should the players express themselves on the pitch with courage and the determination to win the game.Leopards last clawed Gor in 2016 courtesy of Lamine Diallo’s sole strike but heading to the 92nd meeting between the two, Mukangula believes that history will count for nothing as both teams have an equal chance.Log leading Tusker confront revitalized Kenya Police in Round 13 highlight fixture”It is a winnable fixture for us. The game comes with bragging rights which we want to enjoy after the final whistle. I encourage my fellow players to give their best and enjoy the game. Every other player wants to play and get positive results in big matches and our case is not different,” said the midfielder.Mukangula who joined Leopards in 2018 from the defunct Thika United also challenged the players to avoid subjecting themselves to pressure as it will invite errors.He said a vast majority of the players had played in the derby before and thus containing pressure on the pitch and that coming from the stands should not be an issue.Everything you need to know ahead of the 92nd Mashemeji Derby”We have a team that has many youngsters who know how to handle pressure. They have been advised on what to do and what to avoid. I believe we will win the game,” he said.Regarding his return from injury, the burly midfielder said he had not been cleared by the medical department and thus, will continue with the rehabilitation process.
