Defending champions Gor Mahia will face off against Kariobangi Sharks at Kenyatta Stadium in one of the four matches lined up for Sunday.Both teams are determined to finish the year on a strong note, with the Sharks aiming for their first win over the Green Army in more than four years.The Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno-coached Gor recently ended a three-match winless streak with a 3-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars at Machakos Stadium.AFC Leopards captain Clifton Miheso on how Kenyan football can developThis win not only boosted their morale but also strengthened Otieno’s case as a potential permanent head coach after the departure of Brazilian Leonardo Neiva Martins.A victory over the Sharks could see Zico confirmed as Gor’s long-term coach, having already led them from mid-table to within five points of the league leaders, KCB.Zico, who took over as interim coach on November 13 following Neiva’s sacking, has steered the team to four wins, one draw, and two losses.’ Gor Mahia and Liverpool are the same thing, We suffer we are still the same’ ‘Every time people are demonstrating in Nairobi you will see an Arsenal jersey and Gor Mahia jersey’ #PlaygroundOnSpice Get the live show on the SPICE FM website: https://t.co/tv7XQwC2sf pic.twitter.com/dwbbX0udQB— SpiceFM (@SpiceFMKE) December 21, 2024 The mixed reactions from fans regarding his tenure have fueled debates on whether he should be confirmed or replaced.“We are not in a hurry to decide on the head coach, but if we win against Kariobangi Sharks, we will seriously consider recruiting Zedekiah Otieno,” said club vice chairman Francis Wasuna.Meanwhile, Sharks, under the leadership of Harambee Stars assistant coach William Muluya, are struggling for form, having won only one of their last ten matches.Despite this, a win over Gor could propel them to the same points tally that of the defending champions and keep their hopes of climbing the league standings alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_8589198##In another key match at Dandora Stadium, AFC Leopards, who have improved under coach Fred Ambani, are scheduled to play Bandari.Injuries have plagued the Leopards, who will be without eight key players, including Beja Hassan, Humphery Katasi, Peter Marker, Kayci Odhiambo, Boniface Munyendo, Vincent Mahiga, Brian Yakhama and Maxwell Otieno.Despite the absences, they will welcome back first-choice goalkeeper Levis Opiyo and versatile player Ronald Sichenje.Bandari, who are unbeaten in their last six matches, will be eager to avoid a fourth consecutive draw after late-game slip-ups in each of their previous three fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_8590749##Elsewhere, FC Talanta will open the action at Kenyatta Stadium against Murang’a Seal, while Ulinzi Stars seek redemption against Nairobi City Stars in an early Dandora kick-off.STARS ABROAD: Former AFC Leopards defender features in massive Serbian derby victory
