Tusker will be seeking to go six points clear at the Football Kenya Federation Premier League summit when they face record champions Gor Mahia at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on Sunday afternoon.The 12-time champions are currently at the top with 30 points, three ahead of second-placed KCB and six more than their match-day opponents.The Brewers did not have the best start to the year, losing 2-1 to Shabana in the first fixture of the calendar.However, they recovered in the subsequent match, beating Bandari by a solitary goal to climb to the top of the table.##NAJAVA_MECA_8646032##To keep their place at the top, they will have to overcome Gor Mahia, who will be playing their first competitive match of the year, and who are coming off successive wins against Kariobangi Sharks and Ulinzi Stars.Gor Mahia have dominated this fixture in recent seasons, as the club has not lost in the last four encounters.K’Ogalo have won three of the last seven meetings, with Tusker claiming maximum points twice. The remaining matches have ended in draws.Gor Mahia issue injury update on influential duo ahead of Tusker clashThe highlight match of the day will be curtain-raised by the clash pitting Nairobi City Stars against KCB.If KCB grabs maximum points and Tusker falls to Gor, the Bankers will scale to the top as their goal difference is superior to that of the Brewers.In other matches lined up for Sunday, Sofapaka will begin life without coach Robert Matano with a clash against Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium.This will be the first time the 2009 league winners play a competitive match since the festive season break and the departure of Matano, who joined Tanzanian Premier League side Fountain Gate FC.Kakamega Homeboyz youngster leaves club to chase American dreamThere could be a new leader at the end of the day if Kenya Police manages to secure three points against Murang’a Seal at St. Sebastian Park.This will only come to pass if Gor and City Stars do them a favour by beating Tusker and KCB respectively.Bandari have a date against Shabana at the Mbaraki Grounds.Sunday FixturesBandari vs ShabanaNairobi City Stars vs KCBSofapaka vs Posta RangersMurang’a Seal vs Kenya PoliceTusker vs Gor Mahia
