The FKF Premier League continues this afternoon with three rescheduled matches taking place in Machakos and Murang’a counties.These matches were originally scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2025 but were postponed due to Kenya’s involvement in the Mapinduzi Cup, with key players from the affected clubs representing Harambee Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650515##KCB FC vs AFC LeopardsDethroned league leaders KCB will be looking to end their poor run of just one win in their last seven games when they face AFC Leopards at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a this afternoon.KCB’s last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Nairobi City Stars in Machakos, while AFC Leopards, after a players’ strike before their match against FC Talanta, lost 4-2 to Jackline Juma’s team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650512##This match is an opportunity for both teams to get back on track and secure three points to revive their hopes of winning the league title. With the season almost halfway through, the competition remains wide open, with no team dominating the race.Injuries are a concern for both sides. AFC Leopards has key players out, including striker Sydney Lokale, who was injured against Talanta, and other sidelined players such as Kaycie Odhiambo, Hassan Beja, and Peter Maker. KCB, on the other hand, will miss their first-choice defender Haniff Wesonga, who picked up an injury during the Mapinduzi Cup.Last season, KCB won the first leg 1-0, while the second leg ended in a 0-0 draw.REPORTS: Kazakhstan giants table hundreds of millions for Harambee Stars left backKenya Police FC vs Bandari FCAt Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, Kenya Police FC will be aiming to go top of the table when they face Bandari FC. Currently, the Law Enforcers are three points behind leaders Tusker FC but have a superior goal difference.A win would take them to 33 points, level with Tusker, but with a better goal difference, giving them the chance to go top. This is a sharp contrast to their earlier struggles this season.Bandari FC are struggling in the league, having failed to win any of their last six matches. They head into the match as underdogs and will be hoping to cause an upset against the Mozzart Bet Cup winners.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650502##For Police FC, first-choice goalkeeper Patrick Matasi and captain Musa Mohammed will miss the match as a tactical decision.Injured players include Geoffrey Onyango, Tyson Otieno, and David Owino. Bandari will also be missing Edward Satulo and Andrew Juma.Last season, Bandari won the first leg 3-2, while the second leg ended in a 0-0 draw.The match will kick off at 1 PM.Why LOC chairman Nicholas Musonye fears 2024 CHAN tournament could collapseGor Mahia vs Sofapaka The second match at Kenyatta Stadium will feature defending champions Gor Mahia against 2009 Premier League winners Sofapaka.Gor Mahia will be looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Tusker FC, which saw the Brewers open a three-point gap at the top of the FKF Premier League.Sofapaka, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong run of form. They are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning four and drawing two. Despite the departure of head coach Robert Matano, Batoto ba Mungu managed to beat Posta Rangers on Sunday, moving up to fifth in the table.AFC Leopards goalkeeper promises to deliver more after making long-awaited club debutThe rivalry between these two sides has been closely contested over the years, often ending in draws or narrow 1-0 victories. The last time there were more than two goals in this fixture was in May 2021. Last season, the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw while Gor Mahia won the return leg 1-0.Gor Mahia will hope to have midfielder Austin Odhiambo available after he picked up an injury against Tusker FC.Rooney Onyango and Gad Mathews missed the match against Tusker due to injury, but coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno is hopeful that some of his injured players will be back for this match. Sofapaka has no major injury concerns.The game will begin at 4 PM.Okere cautious on league title talk despite Tusker bossing standings
