Kenya Premier League action will continue on Saturday afternoon following a resumption to normal duties on Friday, when Mathare United finally got a win this season, emerging 1-0 victors over Bidco United at Dandora Stadium.On the first Saturday since the three-week international break, five matches will be staged across the country, with defending champions Gor Mahia among the headlining acts as they slowly build momentum in quest for a three-peat.Patrick Odhiambo will also come up against his former side when he seeks to keep up KCB’s impressive start to the season.The FKF Premier League is back after what felt like a very long international break!Here are your Match Week 5 fixtures🔥.#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/k7qSlwbXnW— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) October 18, 2024 The day’s early kickoff will however be a battle for the basement clubs, pitting winless Sofapaka against also winless Nairobi City Stars at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.The game will kick off at 1300 EAT.Despite rumors spreading about Robert Matano landing a coaching role at Tanzanian club Coastal Union, the former Tusker man is expected to lead Sofapaka this afternoon, while his boss actively runs over a dozen applications as reported this week.Kalekwa reveals number of coaches interested in succeeding MatanoAt Mombasa Sports Club, unbeaten Bandari will welcome Murang’a Seal at 1400 EAT, with Mara Sugar hosting Shabana at the Awendo Green Stadium (1500 EAT) in an interesting tie.KCB, atop the standings after four matches, will get a chance to reinforce their lead when they come up against desperate Kakamega Homeboyz, who are still searching for their first win this season.KCB coach Odhiambo, after achieving decent success at Homeboyz, could return to pile misery on Ken Kenyatta’s men, perhaps hoping for a replication of last season’s 2-1 victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_8428225##The match will be played at St. Sebastian Park from 1500 EAT.The late kickoff, deservedly, will see Gor Mahia, who returned to the domestic league with a heavy 4-0 battering of Mathare United, face sturdy Posta Rangers at Kenyatta Stadium Machakos at 1600 EAT.##NAJAVA_MECA_8428226##As per K’Ogalo coach Leo Martins Neiva, Saturday’s game could mark the “start of something new and interesting for the fans” in regards to the new buzz word “game model”, but he will have to do it without starting keeper Kevin Omondi, who is still carrying an injury.Meanwhile, for his off-pitch struggles, defender Rooney Onyango could make a comeback to the side, after serving his suspension and ‘hugging his coach.’SATURDAY FKFPL ODDS:1300: (2.50) Nairobi City Stars (3.15) Sofapaka (2.75)1500: (1.68) Bandari (3.40) Murang’a Seal (5.20)1500: (2.15) Mara Sugar (3.15) Shabana (3.35)1600: (4.90) Posta Rangers (3.45) Gor Mahia (1.70)Gor Mahia issue update on Rooney Onyango’s suspension
