Seven of the nine FKF Premier League Matchday 31 fixtures will be played in venues across the country on Wednesday, 14 May, as the 2024/2025 season edges closer to its climax.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925858##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKakamega Homeboyz vs Kenya Police FCLeague leaders Kenya Police FC will aim to tighten their grip at the summit when they face a resolute Kakamega Homeboyz side at the Mumias Sports Complex. Police currently sit on 58 points, three ahead of second-placed Tusker FC (55), with Gor Mahia following closely on 53 points. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8925197##However, the reigning champions have a game in hand—the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby.The Law Enforcers are enjoying a purple patch, having won their last three matches against KCB FC, Kariobangi Sharks, and Bandari FC. Victory over Homeboyz will take them to 61 points, and a potential Tusker slip-up against FC Talanta could see Police open a more significant gap with just three matches remaining.Mara Sugar defender recounts making dream FKF Premier League debutHowever, they face a tough test against a Homeboyz side that has been impressive under head coach Francis Baraza. The team is unbeaten in their last nine league outings and has lost only once at home this season—a defeat to Kariobangi Sharks in September 2024.Since Police were promoted in 2021, the two sides have met seven times in the league. The reigning Mozzart Bet Cup champions have won three, Homeboyz two, while the other two ended in draws. Their first leg clash in Machakos ended 1-1, remembered for a late Homeboyz equaliser following a blunder by then-Police goalkeeper Patrick Matasi. That moment marked the end of Matasi’s stint with the club. He later joined Homeboyz but is currently suspended over alleged match-fixing involvement.Huge boost for Tusker in title race as striker resumes full trainingKenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije remains focused despite his team’s strong position.“Right now, it looks like Police have the trophy in their hands, but we haven’t won it yet. Our focus is on taking each game as it comes and securing as many points as possible. We can’t afford to talk about the title just yet. There’s still a lot of football to be played,” he said.The match starts at 2 PM.Shabana FC vs Bidco UnitedAt the Gusii Stadium, Shabana FC will be hoping to keep their slim title hopes alive as they host relegation-threatened Bidco United. The Glamour Boys are nine points off the top, and any dropped points, combined with a Police win, will officially rule them out of the title race.Despite their title hopes hanging by a thread, Shabana can still reflect on a solid campaign under Peter Okidi. But standing in their way is a Bidco side desperate to avoid the drop. With 29 points, the Thika-based side currently occupies the playoff position and risks falling into the relegation zone should Murang’a Seal or Nairobi City Stars pick up wins in their respective games.The two teams have clashed three times in the league, with one win apiece and one draw. The first leg in Thika ended 1-1.Rwandan-based Makuto calls for professionalism in Kenya’s volleyball sceneBidco head coach Anthony Akhulia emphasised the gravity of the match.“With our current position on the table, we don’t have the luxury of taking any game lightly. We need to collect as many points as possible, and we’re heading to Kisii with a clear goal — to get the job done and move away from the wrong end of the table,” he said.Mara Sugar defender recounts making dream FKF Premier League debutKick off is at 2 PM.AFC Leopards vs Mathare United At the Dandora Stadium, AFC Leopards will take on Mathare United in a match both sides badly need to win—albeit for different reasons. Ingwe have had a dismal 2025, winning only four games since the turn of the year and falling out of title contention.For Fred Ambani’s side, a strong finish and a potential top-five placing are all that is left to play for this season. Meanwhile, Mathare United are still fighting to avoid the drop. They sit just eight points above the relegation zone, and a win over Leopards would virtually ensure their top-flight survival.The reverse fixture was a one-sided affair, with Leopards hammering Mathare 4-0.Kick off is at 4 PM.Shabana FC defend fans after chaos in match against Gor MahiaOther Wednesday fixtures:Ulinzi Stars vs Posta Rangers – Ulinzi Sports Complex, 1 PMFC Talanta vs Tusker FC – Dandora Stadium, 1 PMMara Sugar vs Bandari FC – Awendo Green Stadium, 2 PMMurang’a Seal vs Sofapaka FC – St. Sebastian Park, 3 PM
