Following a week mini-break that paved the way for domestic cup action, normal services resume Saturday with five matches lined up in Round 20 of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.The good news is that three matches will be available on television – KBC airing two games and Azam the other – and with days remaining until the closure of the January transfer window, an opportunity for teams to mix new additions with proper rest.Unafika Mechi gani hii Weekend?#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/b5Jg4FwjOS— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) February 2, 2024 On the downside, a frustrated figure of Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry was evident in the build-up to K’Ogalo’s game against Kenya Police.Reason? Inflated ticket prices that he termed in his mini-rant as ‘disgraceful.’Coach @johnnymckinstry remarks on Kenya Police FC gate Charges pic.twitter.com/2iaajOuaYF— Gor Mahia FC Ke (@gormahiafcke) February 2, 2024 That could be the best game to start with.Kenya Police vs Gor MahiaAfter juggling between venues midweek, Kenya Police finally settled on Police Sacco Stadium as Saturday’s 1500 EAT kickoff battleground, but with revised prices, and only restricted to 500 fans.Record ticket prices for Kenya Police match against Gor explainedThat might have ruffled feathers within the Green Army, but it shouldn’t distract the attention away from a game Gor Mahia could use to silence any doubt – if any I stress – about their remarkable run that could translate into an unblemished season.With Police involved in cup action last week, McKinstry knows rest will be key for his side, even without key player Patrick Kaddu who ‘felt some discomfort’ in training.Salim Babu’s run of three wins on the bounce, shouldn’t be anything to scoff at either.Tusker vs Bidco UnitedTusker goalkeeper Brian Bwire believes there exist zero hangovers from a damaging defeat to Gor Mahia two weeks ago that could derail their run this season.🗣️ | Our goalkeeper and assistant captain Brian Bwire speaks ahead of tomorrow’s tie against Bidco United.▪️ Bouncing back from the defeat against Gor Mahia▪️ Keeping up with the race with a win▪️ Not being satisfied with nine clean sheets so far.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/ljr7JrACai— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) February 2, 2024 The aforementioned defeat left them fourth on the log with a whooping 12 points gap between them and leaders Gor Mahia but an opportunity to correct things is on the table in the day’s first televised game on KBC this season against Bidco United – 5-3 winners over FC Talanta in their last league game.The early kickoff match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos kicks off at 1300 EAT.Kakamega Homeboyz vs Muhoroni YouthNothing seems to shake off Patrick Odhiambo’s confidence in leading his team from the rut they currently are stuck in, and on a week in which they completed the signings of five new players, perhaps the best opportunity for him to end a five match winless run that saw them win no league match in January.Kakamega Homeboyz sign fiveTheir opponents in Muhoroni Youth after a bright run have failed to win their last two, but only goal difference separates them from safety.A win, however, takes them to 13th.The match kicks off at 1500 EAT at Bukhungu Stadium.Sofapaka vs KCBSaturday’s late kickoff – also live on KBC – at 1600 EAT will see Sofapaka aim to build on their latest win over Kakamega Homeboyz when they play a KCB side now winless in their last four and down to seventh on the log.The sight of a Premier League goal for the Bankers could suffice, as they haven’t scored since mid-December!##NAJAVA_MECA_7848262##Nzoia Sugar vs Posta RangersAfter a bit of a stutter, John Kamau’s Posta Rangers got the truck back on the rail with a 1-0 win over Muhoroni Youth and after decent signings this week, a chance to consolidate top three status against a new-look Nzoia Sugar staring at relegation.Nzoia Sugar capture trioGame kicks off at 1500 EAT at Sudi Stadium.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE – WEEK 20SATURDAY1300: (1.83) Tusker (3.35) Bidco United (4.40)1500: (3.90) Kenya Police (3.05) Gor Mahia (2.00)1500: (5.00) Nzoia Sugar (3.35) Posta Rangers (1.72)1600: (3.30) Sofapaka (3.00) KCB (2.25)1500: Kakamega Homeboyz vs Muhoroni Youth.*Odds are subject to change*
