Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) action returns with four matches lined up on Saturday after almost a month-long break that paved the way for the FIFA international break and the Mozzart Bet Cup.Leaders Gor Mahia face seventh-placed Kakamega Homeboyz in a potentially explosive match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos while an early kick-off at the same venue will see second-placed Tusker FC square out against Kariobangi Sharks.K’Ogalo leads the log with 50 points, seven adrift of second-placed Tusker, and will be out to return to winning ways and stretch their lead at the summit. The Jonathan McKinstry charges have won a single match in all competitions.Gor lost 1-0 to Bandari at the Mbaraki Sports Club before the recess, while they got the better part of Posta Rangers battering them 4-0, initially, they had been eliminated from the domestic cup by Regional League minnows Denmark FC on post-match penalties.The Green Army comes up against a Kakamega side that is enjoying a rich vein of form having not tasted defeat in the last seven games.Under the tutelage of Patrick Odhiambo, Homeboyz has picked wins against Tusker, Ulinzi Stars, Solian City, and KCB while playing stalemates against FC Talanta, AFC Leopards, and Muhoroni Young.Match Day: Gor Mahia FC vs Kakamega Homeboyz FC #SportpesaNaGor #Kogalo #Kogalo pic.twitter.com/EzATdpZ4B2— Gor Mahia FC Ke (@gormahiafcke) April 6, 2024 Additionally, Gor who are seeking a record-extending 21 FKFPL title, approaches the fixture with caution having gone four matches without winning the tie in regular time with the last league win dating back to January 2023 when Lloyd Khavuchi 79th minute goal bagged maximum points for them.Defensively, the duo has not kept a clean sheet in the previous four meetings with the last encounter ending in a one-all stalemate. Shami Kibwana’s 53rd-minute goal in September 2023 canceled Benson Omalla’s goal for a share of the spoils at Bukhungu Stadium.Kakamega will be boosted by the return of 2021 National Super League midfielder of the season Portphier Odhiambo while Gor has Levin Odhiambo in their ranks after making a switch from Tusker earlier this week.A win for Gor will see them extend the lead at the helm to ten points suppose the brewer fails to beat Kariobangi Sharks in an early kick off while all points for Homeboyz will see them leapfrog three steps to fourth on the log.##NAJAVA_MECA_8014493##Kariobangi Sharks vs Tusker At the same venue, fans will be treated to a thrilling encounter between cup-chasing Tusker and Sharks with both sides looking for points to climb the standings.The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw with the departed Levin scoring for the beer makers and Stanly Wilson netting for the Sharks.Sharks are unbeaten in six games across all competitions. They have won four matches on the road while paying two stalemates. William Muluya’s charges last tasted defeat in February when they lost 2-0 to AFC Leopards at Kenyatta Stadium.Austin Odhiambo, Engin Firat reading from same script at long lastTusker, on the other hand, despite facing a setback in the cup competition, has proved a worthy competitor in the league and will be keen to stretch their unbeaten run into six matches. They come to the clash on the back of thrashing Leopards, Muhoroni, KCB, and Shabana with the last league defeat coming in February against Bidco United.“It was heartbreaking to lose that game because we expected to do well and win. For a team like Tusker, every game is important and we have to win every match and compete for every trophy. It was a tough setback for us but I feel we have a chance to redeem ourselves in the league,” Tusker forward Erick Kapaito said in an interview with club media.Sharks have not beaten the Robert Matano-coached side since November 2021 when Patrick Otieno, Sydney Lokale, and Felix Oluoch appended their names on the scoreboard for their biggest win.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010149##Shabana vs Posta Rangers At Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay, all eye will be on relegation-fighting Shaban when Sammy Omolo faces his former bosses Posta Rangers in a match that may shape Tore Bobe’s season at the same time have an impact on Omolo’s stay with the Glamour boys.Shabana are second last on the log with 18 points from 24 rounds and is looking to put a stop on their five-league winless run when they come up with a side that has not won the previous three games.The first leg ended in a 3-1 victory for the Mailmen with Felix Oluoch, Brian Otieno, and Erick Ongiri getting on the scoresheet for the Rangers and Eugene Mukangula scoring Shabana’s consolation.##NAJAVA_MECA_8014491##The final match of the day will see Ulinzi squire off against Bandari at the Ulinzi Sports Complex with the soldiers keen for a return to winning ways following a 2-1 beating by Kariobangi Sharks in the last league outing.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 25 Saturday 2.80 Tusker 2.95 Kariobangi Sharks 2.651.80 Gor Mahia 3.25 Kakamega Homeboyz 4.602.80 Shabana 2.95 Posta Rangers 2.603.10 Uinzi Stars 3.00 Bandari 2.35
