After dropping points for the very first time this season following their 1-1 draw against Kariobangi Sharks, record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia are welcoming coastal side Bandari at the Kasarani Main Stadium on Wednesday afternoon with only one thought on their mind – recovery.Prior to the draw, the Johnathan McKinstry coached side had forked out a perfect two wins in the opening two matches against Nzoia Sugar and Bidco United and will be looking to make the Dockers their third casualties when the two sides lock horns in the match.🟢 | Our next match 👇 pic.twitter.com/90e2WdrRU3— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) December 20, 2022 However, having managed to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, their Northern Irish tactician has cut a frustrated figure as K’Ogalo have had a modest goal return, scoring only four goals in three games with the talented Benson Omalla bagging three of those strikes, a trend the head coach would love to correct staring with the match against Bandari.“Our main undoing has been lack of a clinical edge in the final third because we have been creating chances to score but have not been taking them. It is an area that we continue to work on and I hope we will benefit when we face Bandari who will not make the game any easier for us,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6899954##On the other hand, Bandari’s Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani is a man already under pressure as his well-funded side have won only one match in their opening four games (D2 L1), results that have already placed them seven points behind defending champions and current table toppers Tusker.Against the 19 time Kenyan champions, the team has also struggled to come up with a winning formula as their last victory over Gor Mahia was four years ago in December 2018 with the last three meetings between the two sides ending in draws.Mataarisho yetu yamekamilika, tuko tayari kwa mechi yetu dhidi ya Gor Mahia hapo Kesho. pic.twitter.com/9iAtb9wt8z— Bandari Football Club (@BandariOfficial) December 20, 2022 The match kicks off at 1400EAT.AFC Leopards vs Kakamega HomeboyzIn another thrilling match, bragging rights will be on the line when 12 time Kenyan champions AFC Leopards take on Kakamega Homeboyz at Nyayo Stadium in a game that has jokingly been christened the ‘Cataluhya Derby’.Form wise, both teams are in contrasting runs as Ingwe have had a poor start to the 2022/2023 campaign winning only one match, losing twice and drawing the other game in their opening four outings.Ready for Kakamega Homeboys #Betika #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/16lBMFBDWA— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) December 20, 2022 On the other hand, Homeboyz are placed second on the table on 10 points after managing three wins and one draw in their last four games since succumbing to a season opening defeat against Tusker.Ingwe boss Patrick Aussems will however be hoping the return of Cliff Nyakeya, Victor Omune and Josphat Lopaga who were cleared to play last weekend after missing the opening three matches of the season will help the team go into the Christmas break on a winning note.pic.twitter.com/4l6wp5RIzU— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) November 29, 2022 “When we brought in in players with a little bit more experience we had the control of the game, the management and opportunities as well and so it is a good thing and it is very important to have them back,” the head coach said.With Tusker not playing until Thursday against KCB, Homeboyz have a chance to ascend to the top of the table should they manage to get three points in the clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_6902339##The last five meetings between the two sides have failed to create a clear dominating path as the clubs have shared two wins each and a draw. Who will get one over the other in the encounter.The game kicks off at 1500EAT.Nairobi City Stars vs Kariobangi SharksIn the other match, City Stars will face Sharks at the Ruaraka Stadium with both sides desperate for points to add onto their tally.Just before we sum up the year.#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/H2a8w35y9g— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) December 19, 2022 While Sharks have managed one win in the three matches they have played so far (D2), Nicholas Muyoti’s City Stars are yet to taste victory in the five games they have played (D1 L4), results that’s have them last on the log on one point.The match presents an equal chance to both teams to claim valuable points with both sides having squads that are relatively balanced on paper. Who will want it more?FKFPL midweek action 🍿🔥Your predictions 🤔👇🏾#kefootball pic.twitter.com/FJe8YXA2zg— Kefootball_ (@Kefootball1) December 20, 2022 The clash kicks off at 1500EAT.Meanwhile, the Kasarani Annex is set to host a double header with the clash between FC Talanta and Ulinzi Stars getting underway in lunchtime.Talanta are coming from a 4-2 loss suffered in the hands of Kakamega Homeboyz last weekend while the soldiers have been struggling to register positive results.##NAJAVA_MECA_6902015##The four-time Kenyan champions who will be glad to have skipper James Saruni back have won a game in the five times they have descended to the pitch.Talanta on the other hand have four points against their name and will be looking to register their second win of the season.The match will pave way for Sofapaka who have a date with Kenya Police. Both teams are still win-less in the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_6902003##While Sofapaka have three points to show for, Police are still waiting for their first goal of the season.Elsewhere, Vihiga Bullets will be gunning to kick off the season on a wining note when they take on Posta Rangers at Thika Stadium.Bullets had been locked out of action in the past rounds so is Mathare United and Wazito owing to a ruling by the Sport Disputes Tribunal that directed the three to hold their horses until the petition is heard and determined. (function (el) { window.addEventListener(“message”, (event) => { if (event.origin.startsWith(“https://www.sofascore”)) { if (el.id === event.data.id) { el.style.height = event.data.height + “px”” data-scrolling=”yes” contenteditable=”false”>
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