Kenya Police FC and AFC Leopards face off this Tuesday, 4 March, in Machakos, with both teams eager to secure three points and boost their pursuit of this season’s FKF Premier League title.Originally scheduled for last weekend, the match was delayed to accommodate the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. However, even the derby was called off due to the lack of a suitable venue for such a high-risk encounter.##NAJAVA_MECA_8744404##Police FC currently sit atop the league table with 41 points, level with second-placed Tusker FC. The Brewers missed the chance to go top over the weekend, drawing 0-0 with Bandari FC in Mombasa, marking their fifth consecutive league draw this season.Meanwhile, AFC Leopards have had a mixed campaign and are fifth on the table with 34 points. While they have secured significant victories, they have struggled against lower-ranked teams like Posta Rangers, Murang’a Seal, and FC Talanta—all fighting relegation.Benni McCarthy on why he took Harambee Stars jobBoth teams dropped points in their last outings. Police FC suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Mathare United, while Leopards were held to a 0-0 draw by Sofapaka FC. Today’s clash offers a vital opportunity for both sides to bounce back and galvanise their title bids.Their first-leg meeting was a tightly contested affair, with AFC Leopards edging out Police FC 1-0 thanks to a late goal from defender Ken Owino at Dandora Stadium, avenging their Mozzart Bet Cup elimination by the Law Enforcers last year.New Shabana signing bags brace two years after failed Tore Bobe transferPolice FC defender David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng remains confident that his team can claim the league title this season, though he acknowledges it will not be an easy task.“This is our year, but we are humble enough to know we have to keep working hard. We’re at the top, and we know the fight it takes to stay there,” he said in a recent interview.On the other hand, Leopards’ coach Fred Ambani is concerned with his team’s lack of attacking edge, as their top scorer Sydney Lokale has only netted four goals this season. “We have an issue up front. We’re not aggressive or effective enough in attack, and we’re not creating as many chances as we usually do. We’ll have to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to improve,” Ambani stated.Kenya Under 20 forward signs maiden pro contract in USKickoff is set for 4 PM.
