AFC Leopards will be aiming to reclaim the top spot in the FKF Premier League this afternoon when they host Posta Rangers at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Ingwe began their season strongly three weeks ago, netting four unanswered goals against the returning Mathare United. Posta, on the other hand, were denied all three points by a late Bandari equalizer, resulting in a 1-1 draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333898##Heading into this game as pre-match favorites, AFC Leopards are seeking to secure their second consecutive win. A victory would allow them to reclaim the top spot from Kariobangi Sharks, whose dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Tusker FC put them in first place. However, Posta Rangers, having been quite active in the just-concluded transfer window, are still working to gel their new squad.Ingwe will be without key players, including influential winger Hassan Beja, who’s away in Europe, new signing Peter Manyang Mabok Maker, who picked up an injury during the international break with South Sudan, and Kevin Kimani who moved to Mathare United on a season-long loan.Posta Rangers will not be pushovers, as head coach Bernard Kawinzi will want a strong start to the season, similar to how the team performed under his predecessor, John Kamau, last season. With the departure of key players like Patrick Otieno, Samuel Njau, Brian Musa, Jackson Macharia, and Elvis Osok, Posta hopes their new signings can step up and fill the gaps.Kenyatta out to win maiden Homeboyz game in bottom of the table clash against Mathare.Last season, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in their first encounter, while AFC Leopards secured a 1-0 victory in the second leg.Ahead of the match, AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha, who attended Posta’s game against Bandari at Kenyatta Stadium, acknowledged the challenge ahead.”Posta Rangers is one of the big teams in the FKF-PL, and it seems their coach has finally established an understanding with his players, which was evident in their league opener against Bandari FC. We respect our opponents, and we must prove that our win against Mathare United was not a fluke,” he told AFC Leopards media.At St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a, Murang’a Seal FC will look to make it two wins in two league games when they host KCB FC in what promises to be a closely fought encounter.Seal won their opener against Ulinzi Stars with a solitary goal, while KCB, now under new coach Patrick Odhiambo, settled for a 0-0 draw against Kariobangi Sharks.Talanta’s Jackline Juma creates more history as Tusker capitulate against SharksBoth teams were active during the off-season transfer window. Seal, who lost several key players to rivals, brought in 11 new signings, while KCB added 10 new players, including two former Seal players—Dennis Maruti and Bonphas Munyasa.Last season, KCB beat Seal 2-1 in the first leg in Murang’a, while the return leg in Nairobi ended in a 0-0 draw.In Kakamega, Kakamega Homeboyz FC and Mathare United will be looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats when they face off at the Mumias Sports Complex. Homeboyz suffered a 3-0 loss to newcomers Mara Sugar FC, while Mathare United were thrashed 4-0. In Mombasa, Bandari FC and Mara Sugar FC will face off in another thrilling encounter.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan on target in Wales as Ayunga scores own goal
