FKFPL Preview: Posta Rangers out to complete double over AFC Leopards as Ulinzi host Police

The much-famed Disciplined Forces Derby between Kenya Police FC and Ulinzi Stars will take centre stage as the FKF Premier League enters Round 27 this afternoon, ushering in a busy Easter weekend.Unlike in previous meetings, where there has been little to separate both sides, at least on the log, Friday will present a different look, with each side on different ends of the table.Ulinzi Sports Complex is the place to be today! We take on Ulinzi Stars from 1PM—tell a friend to tell a friend!It’s not just a game, it’s a Family Easter experience. Bring your loved ones and enjoy top-tier football in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/2nyQdfqr5W— KENYA POLICE FC (@PoliceFCKE) April 18, 2025 Kenya Police, under head coach Etiene Ndayiragije, top the standings, while Ulinzi are down in 13th, and only three points above the relegation zone, in what has been a disastrous season.Bar a win in the Mozzart Bet Cup last weekend, sorry Ulinzi last won a Premier League game in mid-February, a prospect that paints their 1300 EAT meeting at Ulinzi Sports Complex as “do or die.””It is not going to be an easy game because it is a derby,” Ulinzi coach Dunstan Nyaudo said Thursday. “At this point, every game is do or die. If we don’t win, the risk of dropping further down the table is high, so we are taking this match very seriously. All we want is a win.”TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Game of chess awaits in Disciplined Forces Derby pitting Ulinzi against PoliceThe actual winning on the pitch will, however, come in the face of a depleted squad, which has several of its members: Javan Omondi, Telana Ochieng and Brian Emilio out for national duty with Kenya U20.Their troubles also come in the shape of Boniface Muchiri and Yakeen Muteheli being labelled as “doubtful” for the crucial tie.Ulinzi Stars seeking maiden home win over Kenya Police to ease relegation fearsIn eight meetings, only twice has there been a winner – one each for Police and Ulinzi – adding to the unpredictability of this tie, which on paper reads: advantage Police in their quest for a maiden league crown.Posta Rangers vs AFC Leopards In the late afternoon kickoff (1600 EAT) at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, AFC Leopards will face Posta Rangers, seeking to climb into the top four.##NAJAVA_MECA_8859961##Leopards, who have had a two-week break since suffering a late heartbreak from Kakamega Homeboyz, will be looking for their first win since 15 February, when they edged out Mara Sugar.A run of five games without a win has left Fred Ambani’s side desperate for points, as another season looks to be running on empty.𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝑶𝒏 𝒂 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑶𝒏 𝒂 𝑭𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒉𝒊-𝒅𝒂𝒚This Friday, we have a date with mailmen- Posta Rangers at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos 📆 18/04/2025 The match kicks off at 4.00pm.@betikaKe #𝐎𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 | #𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐄 pic.twitter.com/sHqDthlT2s— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) April 17, 2025 Posta, on the other hand, are on the back of three straight defeats, even as they fight to avoid the drop.The last time the two sides met, Posta emerged 1-0 winners, and will this time need a ‘boost of confidence’ to repeat their exploits.Sammy Pamzo banking on Posta’s decent history against AFC Leopards to secure victory

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