Kakamega Homeboyz were riding on a five-game winning streak until they visited AFC Leopards on December 17 last year.Homeboyz had won five consecutive matches without conceding and were looking to make it six but were whipped by their bitter rivals 2-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium.The defeat took a massive toll on Abana Abeingo as they failed to recover immediately as they had wished and went for six matches without a win.##NAJAVA_MECA_7873007##Homeboyz would revenge the league loss by beating Leopards 1-0 to clinch the Elijah Lidonde Cup held in December last year.The two sides will renew their rivalry on Sunday at Bukhungu in the second leg match of the season.Homeboyz midfielder Hillary Juma reveals biggest career wish for the yearHeading to Sunday’s clash, Leopards, are interestingly on a five-game winning streak just like Homeboyz were on the eve of the first leg.Their run gives them an advantage on paper but Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo is confident that the tie will end in their favour.“We are anticipating a tough encounter but we are fully prepared for the challenge. Leopards are on a roll but I am sure we will dominate and win the match convincingly,” said the tactician.I will turn Murang’a Seal’s fortunes around, finish in top ten- Abdallah JumaWhile Leopards will be gunning for their sixth straight win, Homeboyz will be hoping to build on their last weekend’s 2-1 win over KCB and bag their tenth win of the season.The former Gor Mahia assistant coach revealed that he had no injury worries ahead of the game that will see both teams contest for three points and the bragging rights that will also be on offer.“Thankfully we have a full house and options in all departments,” he disclosed.Mwalala opens up on source of poor run at KCB, how to overcome itThe clash between the two sides has been attracting attention and following in recent years and it will be interesting to see how this weekend’s match pans out.The last time the two locked horns in a league tie in Kakamega, the duel was abandoned in the first half due to crowd trouble.The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee later awarded the match in favour of Homeboyz besides imposing a fine and other penalties on Leopards.
