Police eye City Stars’ scalp as Leopards seek to extend unbeaten run against Talanta

Kenya Police will aim to, extend their unbeaten streak to 17 matches and, close the gap between them and league leaders Gor Mahia to nine points when they face a resurgent Nairobi City Stars at the Police Sacco Stadium.The law enforcers, who last lost a match on December 12 against Tusker 1-0, still have a mathematical chance of piping Gor to the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094808##The Salim Babu-coached side is enjoying an improbable form, winning six matches in a row across all competitions, including convincing victories against Mombasa Stars, KCB, Sofapaka, and FC Talanta, with the most recent win against Kakamega Homeboyz.This streak has propelled them to second place on the league table with 51 points, and securing maximum points against City Stars will bring them closer to their season’s objectives.Meanwhile, City Stars will aim to extend their unbeaten run to four matches, having won against Murang’a Seal and Talanta while drawing with Ulinzi Stars in their last three games.CONFIRMED: Gor Mahia coach set to leave clubHowever, the Police have a favorable head-to-head record against City Stars, winning three of their last encounters.City Stars’ last victory against the Police dates back to October 2021. In the reverse fixture, South Sudanese forward Tito Okello’s first-half spot-kick goal secured the win for the Police.FC Talanta vs AFC Leopards In another fixture,Talanta will host Leopards at Dandora Stadium.Talanta, currently in fourteenth place, and Leopards, in seventh, both aim to secure maximum points and finish the season strongly.The Communications Authority of Kenya-sponsored team heads to the game on the back of two consecutive defeats against Posta Rangers and City Stars, leaving them with a win in ten league fixtures.Ruthless Makwata sinks Sofapaka as Muhoroni holds Ulinzi StarsDespite their recent form, Leopards will need to perform well to overcome a resilient Talanta side, as the last two meetings between the two ended evenly.However, Leopards have never dropped points against Talanta since the latter’s promotion to the top flight.A win for AFC Leopards would lift them to sixth place on the league table with 44 points, just two behind the top five brackets, while a victory for Talanta would see them climb one place higher on the log.Tusker vs Murang’a Seal Tusker will face Murang’a Seal at Dandora Stadium in a crucial match for the beer makers.Ahead of the match, Tusker striker striker Erick Kapaito has emphasized the importance of the game as far as their title chances are concerned.Just like Police, Tusker have slim title chances.The first-leg encounter saw Murang’a Seal claim a victory thanks to Awita Batts’ brace, with John Byamukama scoring a consolation goal for Tusker.“It is going to be a tough game but we are prepared to continue with our recent run though we expect some push from them since they are also coming for three points,’ offered the forward who joined the club at the start of the season.Finishing on a high key agenda for Tusker as their season draws to closeFKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 28Saturday FixturesKCB 0-3 Kariobangi Sharks (0-3)/J. Makwata 10,39, J. Masaba 39/Sofapaka 0-1 Shabana (0-0)/B. Michira 55)Murang’a Seal 1-3 Gor Mahia (1-1)/J. Kiplagat 34- A. Odhiambo 14, B. Omalla 76, 90/Muhoroni Youth 1-3 Bidco United (0-1)Sunday Fixtures2.10 Nairobi City Stars 3.05 Ulinzi Stars 3.602.45 Kakamega Homeboyz 2.95 Kenya Police 3.00AFC Leopards vs Bandari2.15 Posta Rangers 3.05 FC Talanta 3.45**Odds are subject to change**

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