AFC Leopards, Police desperate to arrest poor run as Shabana seeks first win over Homeboyz

AFC Leopards will seek to end their five-match winless run when they face an equally struggling Kenya Police FC at the Dandora Stadium this afternoon.The law enforcers have managed just one win this season and are currently rooted at the bottom of the league table, having failed to win their last four matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8538318##Both teams head into the game with new faces leading their technical benches. Ingwe will have Fred Ambani in charge following a mutual decision to terminate Tomas Trucha’s contract.Police FC, on the other hand, have appointed Etienne Ndayiragije as head coach. The Burundian was named on Friday, replacing interim coach Beldine Odemba, who had been in charge for two games following the dissolution of their previous technical bench.As the two teams gear up for the game, the law enforcers will be seeking their first-ever league win over Ingwe. Since their promotion to the top tier three years ago, they have never beaten Leopards in the league. Their sole win came last season in the Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal, where a Tito Okello header sent them to the final and eventually to their first-ever silverware.Both teams have injury concerns ahead of the game. For Leopards, Hassan Beja and Peter Maker are injured, while first-choice goalkeeper Levis Opiyo, who missed the midweek game against Shabana, remains doubtful. Police FC will be without David Owino, and Musa Mohamed is doubtful due to injury.FKF Elections: A look into Cleophas Shimanyula’s plans for Kenyan footballThe match will kick off at 4 PM.Meanwhile, at the Mumias Sports Complex, it will be all of red and white as high-flying Shabana FC visit a struggling Kakamega Homeboyz in a crucial match for both sides.Shabana is on a three-match winning streak, with recent changes to their technical bench appearing to have paid off. They will hope to continue their fine form this Sunday afternoon.Homeboyz, on the other hand, are winless in their last two games and desperate to reverse their fortunes. After a goalless draw with Bandari, they suffered a 2-0 loss to Gor Mahia.Homeboyz have never lost to Shabana in their two top-flight meetings. Last season, they secured a 2-0 home win before settling for a goalless draw at Shabana’s ground.Homeboyz coach Francis Baraza faces a selection dilemma in central defense with Brian Eshihanda injured and Salim Murunga suspended. He may be forced to field a makeshift pairing, as Portipher Odhiambo appears to be the only available central defender.In other league matches, struggling Kariobangi Sharks will host Sofapaka FC at Dandora in a 1 PM kickoff. Murang’a Seal will face Tusker FC at St. Sebastian Park, while Ulinzi Stars will square off against Mathare United in Meru.How Gor Mahia will utilise part of Raila Odinga’s Ksh1.1 million donation

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