As the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) heads into its penultimate round of fixtures, FC Talanta find themselves in desperate need of three points.The league resumes on Saturday after a three-week- long break that paved the way for the Mozzart Bet Cup and the FIFA international window.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsTo retain their place at the table of men, Talanta have to beat AFC Leopards when the two clash on Saturday.Ahead of the match, defender Cliff Oruko has underscored the importance of the encounter, framing it not just as a routine fixture, but as a do-or-die mission for a team languishing above the relegation zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_8976962##With 35 points, Talanta are level with Mara Sugar ,albeit behind on goal difference — and just three points clear of the dreaded drop.Speaking ahead of the clash, Oruko is confident of helping the team seal a double over the 12-time champions.”We understand the importance of the match against AFC Leopards because maximum points will favour our side. For us, it is a must-win match as we want to avoid final day probabilities and heartbreaks, “he said. Player Tactical Analysis Report: Veron Ombima – Darajani Gogo’s towering forward keeping their promotion hopes aliveTalanta are fully aware that anything short of victory could complicate their survival hopes, especially with other struggling teams — including; Kariobangi Sharks ,Mara Sugar and Posta Rangers also battling for safety in Round 33.However, three points against Ingwe would lift Jackline Juma’s side to 38, offering a far more manageable path on the final day.Oruko is however, quick to acknowledge the challenge ahead. AFC Leopards, wounded from a 4-2 first-leg defeat, are expected to return with vengeance on their minds.Tusker striker eyes late-season heroics after injury layoffThat match saw Alex Kipruto bag a brace, with Emmanuel Osoro and Kevin Otieno also on the scoresheet.“AFC Leopards match will be tough, considering that they will try to come and avenge the first leg defeat,” Oruko added.
