The battle for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) crown intensifies today as Tusker and Gor Mahia return to action, hoping to reclaim the top spot after Kenya Police FC’s exploits on Saturday.Police seized control of the title race with a 2-1 win over KCB on Saturday, moving to 52 points, one ahead of second-placed Tusker and five clear of Gor Mahia, who sit third.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsMathare United vs Tusker FCThe day’s action kicks off at Dandora Stadium, where 10th-placed Mathare United host title-chasing Tusker FC. Both sides are desperate for maximum points, but for vastly different reasons.Mathare, under head coach John Kamau, are seeking a response after their recent defeat to Bidco United. Kamau has set his sights firmly on reaching the 40-point mark and believes his side has what it takes to upset the odds once again.“We have beaten top teams before—Police, KCB—and we can do it again. If we defeat Tusker, I will be happy because three points against a title contender are precious,” Kamau told the club’s media team. “We’re trying to build better chemistry within the squad, because Tusker plays very directly and lacks much link-up play.”Difficult outings for Stars Abroad in Scotland, England and South AfricaKamau also outlined specific areas his side must address to blunt Tusker’s strengths.“They rely on switching play quickly, using the right-back, exploiting weaknesses, long throws, and set pieces—it has worked for them. We must neutralise that and find a way to get the extra goal we need,” he added.Tusker head into the clash unbeaten in their last 12 games, a run that has kept their title ambitions alive. They have secured 14 wins from 27 matches this season, and another victory would see them pile pressure on Police at the summit.Mathare, however, must shore up a shaky defense that has gone seven games without a clean sheet—their last coming in a surprise 1-0 win over Police in late February.History does not favour the Slum Boys either: Tusker have won each of their last five meetings, with Mathare’s last triumph over the brewers coming in January 2019.##NAJAVA_MECA_8889632##Gor Mahia vs Mara Sugar – 4:00 PM, Dandora StadiumLater at the same venue, Gor Mahia will have a golden opportunity to resurrect their faltering campaign when they take on Mara Sugar at 4 PM.The defending champions have struggled in recent weeks, winning just once in their last four outings. With discontent brewing among their supporters—evident during the last two games against Sofapaka and FC Talanta—K’Ogalo know that only victory will keep them in touch with the leaders and appease the restless faithful.FC Talanta defender on how victory over Gor Mahia was securedMara Sugar, meanwhile, are desperate for a turnaround after a seven-match winless streak that stretches back to their emphatic 4-1 victory over Talanta. Coach Benedict Wanjala’s side has picked up five draws and suffered two defeats in that time.A win for Gor Mahia would cut Police’s lead at the top to just two points, provided Tusker falter in their earlier match. For Mara Sugar, three points could propel them into the top half of the table, depending on results elsewhere.Elsewhere, 12th-placed Ulinzi Stars host 15th-placed FC Talanta at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, while Sofapaka travel to Mumias Sports Complex for a clash against Kakamega Homeboyz.🚨 | Back home for the final match of AprilLet’s wind up the month on a positive note👊#AbanaBeing pic.twitter.com/Q5AmVYef0P— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) April 27, 2025 FKF Premier League Fixtures Mathare United FC vs Tusker FC-—Dandora Stadium, Dandora (1PM)Ulinzi Stars FC vs FC Talanta-Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata (1PM)Kakamega Homeboyz FC vs Sofapaka FC-Mumias Sports Complex, Mumias (2PM)Gor Mahia FC vs Mara Sugar FC-Dandora Stadium, Dandora (4PM)
