Twelve-time Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions Tusker FC have a golden opportunity to reclaim the top spot, and strengthen their title bid, when they clash with Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium this afternoon.A win would see the Brewers leapfrog current league leaders Police, who currently sit at the summit with 42 points—just one ahead of Tusker.The match also presents a chance for Tusker to recover from their shocking Mozzart Bet Cup exit at the hands of National Super League side Nairobi United.For Posta Rangers, this game is more than a normal fixture; as it’s a chance to end a three-year winless run against Tusker and continue their remarkable resurgence under head coach Sammy Omollo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773328##Since taking charge in February, Omollo has overseen a steady transformation in the team’s form. Posta, currently 13th on the table, have rebounded strongly from their solitary defeat to Gor Mahia at Kenyatta Stadium with a series of solid performances.The Mailmen reignited their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Shabana, followed by a 2-2 draw against Kariobangi Sharks and a 1-1 draw against Mara Sugar.Their recent hard-fought 2-1 win against KCB has further boosted their confidence ahead of this crucial clash.Tusker, under the guidance of Charles Okere, have struggled to capitalize on opportunities to move top, drawing their last five matches.FKFPL title permutations: Will Kenya Police beat serial winners Gor Mahia, Tusker?They were held to consecutive draws against KCB, Police, Gor Mahia, Bandari, and most recently, Shabana in Machakos.These results have kept them trailing Police for an extended period, missing multiple chances to enhance their prospects of securing a 13th league title in Okere’s first campaign in charge after transitioning from the club’s youth side.Omollo is confident of serving his former employers bitterness and inspire the side to a more safer ground.“We are doing well, as shown by our recent positive results, and we intend to maintain this momentum against Tusker,” said the former defender.His ambitions go beyond avoiding relegation; he envisions a top-five finish, a feat that would signify a dramatic turnaround for the team. However, he remains cautious about the challenge ahead.“We are facing a very strong side, and we must avoid mistakes that could give them an advantage,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773361##Okere, on the other hand, is equally convinced that his side will bag all three points.“Setbacks are part of the competition. We have not lost in five matches, and this speaks to the quality we have and the form we are currently enjoying,” Okere affirmed.The beer makers hold a strong record against Posta Rangers, remaining unbeaten in their last six encounters. Posta last secured maximum points against the Brewers in January 2022 when Bernard Ondieki scored the match’s only goal.Two major updates from latest renovation works at Kasarani Stadium [VIDEO]Sofapaka vs Nairobi City StarsEarlier at the same venue, ninth-placed Sofapaka will face bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars in the day’s curtain-raiser.Sofapaka are currently five points off the top five, and are eager to close the gap. Meanwhile, City Stars will look to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars as they fight to escape relegation.##NAJAVA_MECA_8780454##Despite sitting in the top ten, Sofapaka have only won once in their last seven games, with their sole victory coming in a 2-0 win over KCB.Similarly, Nairobi City Stars have secured just one win in their last ten matches. A win in this fixture could be crucial in reviving both teams’ seasons.Kick-off for the Sofapaka vs. City Stars match is scheduled for 1 PM.
