AFC Leopards are gearing up for a crucial FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) showdown against struggling Nzoia Sugar at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Sunday afternoon.After securing just one win in their last seven games, Nzoia will be determined to rectify their 2-1 home defeat against Bandari FC in their recent league match.Currently occupying the eighth position on the leaderboard with 31 points garnered from 22 matches, securing a win against Nzoia would not only bring the Big Cats level with Kakamega Homeboyz in terms of points but also elongate their undefeated run to eight matches across all competitions this year.Leopards head into the match as the favorites thanks to their dominance in this fixture, which has seen Tomas Trucha’s charges invisible in the last nine meet-ups against the Millers. The Sugar Men’s last victory over Ingwe came back in October 2018 when they picked a 2-0 comfortable triumph.Today’s FKF Premier League Matches Shabana FC Vs. Bandari FC-Kenyatta Stadium Machakos (3PM)KCB Football Club Vs. Murang’a Seal FC AFC Leopards SC Vs. Nzoia Sugar FC-Nyayo National Stadium (4PM)#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/Q0mqNHe9uI— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) March 3, 2024 Despite signs of resurgence, Nzoia must remain cautious. Statistically, the Leopards have not conceded in the last three games against them while at the same time keeping seven clean sheets in a row in the league. Steve Biko’s men have endured a rough patch defensively, conceding in the last six outings.The Bungoma County-based side will be in for a tough afternoon with Ingwe striker Arthur Gitego looking to take advantage of the porous defense to add his tally with the twelve times champions.Should the Millers succeed in ending Leopards’ six-year dominance over them and pick maximum points, it will lift them to 17th on the standings suppose Shabana falls to Bandari.##NAJAVA_MECA_7925060##In another fixture at Police Sacco Stadium, KCB seeks to do a double over Murang’a Seal and end their wait for a first league win this year. The bankers have struggled since the start of 2024 playing to four losses and two draws a performance that has seen them lose momentum in the title race.On the other hand, Murang’a who will miss the services of Brian Marvin, Samuel Semo, and Ishmael Abdallah will be keen to build on Bidco United’s narrow win in the previous match day to keep alive their push for a top-ten finish.In the reverse fixture, Benard Mwalala’s troops emerged 2-1 victorious courtesy of Francis Kahiro and Stephen Etyang strikes while Awita Batts netted a consolation for the league newbies.FKFPL: Gor Mahia hammer Posta to extend gap on topThe final match of the day will see relegation-battling Shabana face off with Bandari FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos with the latter keen to record a second league win under the guidance of former Kenyan international Sammy Pamzo Omollo. Since taking over the reins at Tore Bobe, Omollo has failed to get a rhythm with glamour boys suffering humiliations to Kenya Police, Tusker, and Ulinzi Stars while staging a draw against Nairobi City Stars. However, last weekend’s Mozzart Bet Cup win over flower growers Shalimar FC and the return of former captain Peter Ogechi may fuel the Kisii club to a win against Bandari.Both teams are grappling with defensive issues failing to keep clean sheets in more than three consecutive games.Victory for the dockers will lift them to third on 40 points 10 behind leaders Gor Mahia while three points will move Tore Bobe level on points with Muhoroni Youth.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 23Talanta – Kakamega Homeboyz 1-1 (0-0)/S. Batambuze 49 – A. Kipruto 86/Muhoroni Youth – Tusker 1-2 (0-1)/E. Kapaito 36, 50 – S. Adebowale 80/Gor Mahia – Posta Rangers 4-0 (1-0)/Omala 1, S. Owino 57, A. Odhiambo 82, 88/Kariobangi Sharks – Nairobi City Stars 0-0Bidco United – Sofapaka 1-1 (0-0)/B. Ochieng 56 – E. Mogaka 81/Sunday Fixtures 1.75 AFC Leopards 3.45 Nzoia Sugar 4.803.05 Shabana 3.15 Bandari 2.302.45 KCB 3.00 Murang’a Seal 2.95
