Nine games to the close of the season and it’s still uncertain who’s more likely to take home the coveted Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) trophy.After leading the table standings for the better part of the second half, Gor Mahia surrendered the top spot to Tusker FC on Wednesday, but there’s just a point separating the two front runners, and K’Ogalo’s boss Johnathan McKinstry is already feeling the heat.Gor Mahia travel to face a star-studded Police FC on Saturday, while Tusker will be in Bungoma to face Nzoia Sugar FC at the dreaded Sudi Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_7190470##Depending on the outcome of these high-octane fixtures, involving all top five teams, the table leadership could further be altered.”There’s pressure and there’s no doubt about that,” McKinstry, who previously handled Uganda Cranes and Rwanda’s Amavubi, told Sports Eye.The 37-year-old, yet, is enjoying the thrill, saying it’s what makes professional sports enjoyable.”There’s been pressure since preseason, but this is why you get involved in professional sports. Professional sports wouldn’t be enjoyable or fulfilling without competitiveness,” the Irishman said.Against an experienced Police side, McKinstry is expecting a tough game just like in the first leg which they won 2-1.UECL: Harambee Star’s European dream turns into a nightmare – a dubious penalty and four conceded goalsThe coach Francis Baraza’s outfit hammered hapless Vihiga Bullets FC 4-0 in a midweek FKFPL fixture on Wednesday and will be tail up as they play catch up in the title race. “We expect them to throw everything at us,” McKinstry offered, adding that the fact that his opponent has not had a good season would be an added motivation.”Their season is not done by any stretch of imagination. They have a game in hand. We expect a team that will move the ball quickly on a good surface like at Kasarani. We’re expecting a tough game, but we’re ready for it.”Placed 5th on log standings with 43 points – eleven points off leaders Tusker FC and with a game to spare, Police FC can still dream of a maiden FKFPL glory, but things are clearly slipping out of their control.
