Gor Mahia will be looking to return to winning ways when they face struggling Ulinzi Stars at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos at 4 pm in a rescheduled Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) fixture.K’Ogalo have been in poor form, failing to win their last three matches, and will be under pressure to deliver.Earlier at the same venue, Kenya Police, in impressive form under new coach Etienne Ndayiragije, will aim to extend their winning streak when they take on relegation-threatened FC Talanta at 1 pm.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580090##Acting Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has come under intense scrutiny, with fans demanding change after a string of disappointing results.The team has not won in their last three games, suffering a 1-0 loss to Kenya Police in Murang’a, a 1-0 defeat to Bidco United, and a 1-1 draw against Shabana. The club currently sits in an unusual eighth position with 18 points from 12 matches.Since Zico took charge on Wednesday 13 November, following the sacking of Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva, he has overseen six matches, winning three, losing two, and drawing one. Gor’s last victory came on Tuesday 3 December, a narrow 3-2 win over FC Talanta.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580157##Amid rising frustrations from fans, club Secretary General Sam Ochola called for patience, urging supporters to avoid violence and hooliganism. He also confirmed that any decision to hire a new coach would be postponed until next year, with applications currently under review.“The fans should be patient with Zico and avoid acts of hooliganism. We can only have a new coach next year; we have received applications, and we shall start scrutinizing them before making a decision,” Ochola said.Kenya international dropped by American clubMeanwhile, Ulinzi Stars are also having a difficult season, sitting second from the bottom with just 13 points from 13 matches.The military side has only won two games this season, including a 2-0 victory over AFC Leopards and a 2-1 win against Posta Rangers.Under coach Dunston Nyaudo, Ulinzi has managed four draws and two defeats in their last six matches and has not beaten Gor Mahia in their last six encounters, with the last victory over K’Ogalo coming in November 2021.FC Talanta vs Kenya Police (1 pm)Robert Matano on tactical change that salvaged a point against AFC LeopardsIn contrast, Kenya Police has enjoyed a resurgence since Ndayiragije’s appointment in late November, when they were at the bottom of the table.The team has moved up to fourth place, with 20 points from 12 matches, thanks to victories over Nairobi City Stars, Mara Sugar, and Bidco United.A win against FC Talanta could see them leapfrog Bandari into third place, just behind KCB and Tusker, who are tied at the top with 24 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8582091##FC Talanta, fighting relegation, will hope for an upset to improve their chances of survival.They have only beaten Kenya Police once in their last five encounters and will be boosted by the return of head coach Jackline Juma, who missed their previous match due to a suspension.
