The second edition of the Elite Pre-Season Cup enters the day two on Tuesday morning with three matches set to be played at the M-Pesa Foundation grounds in Thika.Defending champions, Kenya Police, will not be taking part in this year’s edition despite being drafted in the initial fixture, with Group B set to have only three teams.Rainbow FC will take on Nairobi City Stars at 8 AM before paving way for Kariobangi Sharks who are scheduled to play debutants Kajiado FC starting 10AM.Posta Rangers will.be hoping to redeem themselves when they confront Sofapaka in a match that is luned up for a 10 AM kick off.##NAJAVA_MECA_7413973##Kariobangi Sharks hope to stretch their lead at the summit of Group A to six points when they take on newbies Kajiado FC following their triumphant opener over Posta Rangers on Monday afternoon.As one would have thought, William Muluya had new tricks up his sleeves, with defender Kevin Luke Otiala being pushed into midfield and the notable appearance of Stanley Wilson who wowed the fans at Utalii on Monday.The two sides faced off last week in a friendly match played at the Utalii Grounds, with Sharks picking a 5-1 win.Former Ingwe forward joins Belarusian side Dynamo-BrestKajiado’s new coach Mohammed Hamisi will hope to use the tournament as a gauge for his charges ahead of the upcoming National Super League season, but the prize money for the winner at the end of the competition could be another incentive for the team.Rainbow FC, who finished last in their group in the inaugural edition, will hope for an improved outing this time and open their contention against Nairobi City Stars.On the other hand, Simba wa Nairobi will look to bounce back to winning ways and keep their hopes of returning to contention having lost their opening match to Bidco United by a solitary goal.Gor, Homeboyz to face off in curtain raising FKF Charity Shield CupPeter Opiyo, who was manning the technical bench for Nairobi City Stars on Monday, revealed that they had opted to field trialists in their opening match and it will be interesting to see whom they field on Tuesday.In the other match for the day, Posta Rangers take on Sofapaka and target to bounce back after falling to Kariobangi Sharks on the opening day despite a brilliant display.Batoto ba Mungu unveiled up to 17 players last week and a new coach and they will use the tournament to put their house in order with the FKFPL kick-off date fast approaching.The 2009 champions did not make it past the group stage of the first edition and they will be targeting to top the pool and make it to the final. But first, they have to get the job done against Posta Rangers.
