Wazito FC will host a struggling AFC Leopards at Utalii Grounds on Saturday afternoon as the Francis Kimanzi-led team seek to complete a rare double over AFC Leopards whose title credentials have taken a huge hit in the last three league games.AFC Leopards went down 1-0 to Wazito in the first leg played on the same ground. Kevin Kimani scored the all-important goal. On Saturday, Wazito will be hoping to complete a double over Patrick Aussems’ men for the first time ever. Leopards are currently in the fourth position in the FKF Premier League while Wazito are ninth.A big one this afternoon#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/VqGDC1foEo— WAZITO FOOTBALL CLUB (@wazitofc) June 26, 2021 Ingwe have not registered a win in the last three league matches as they have lost two and drew one with the shocker being the 1-0 defeat they suffered in the hands of Mathare United at Ruaraka Grounds on Wednesday afternoon. They are currently fourth on the log with 37 points, seven off leaders Tusker FC.Wazito on the other hand seems to be refinding their footing. They ended Gor Mahia’s winning streak on Wednesday with a 0-0 draw in Thika, a match Gor had their keeper Gad Mathews to thank after he consistently kept them in the game by denying Wazito through some fantastic saves.Wazito midfielder Brian Musa says the goal is to get a win in the game although he admits that it will be tough.“It is going to be a tough game because Leopards is a top side and they also lost their last game and they will definitely want to bounce back. But for us, a win is all we want. We want to move up in the table and as such we are going to fight for the three points. If we execute our plan well then this is a game that we can get maximum points,” he told Mozzart Sport.Last five meetingAFC Leopards 0-1 Wazito FCAFC Leopards 2-0 Wazito FCWazito FC 0-1 AFC LeopardsWazito FC 2-1 AFC LeopardsAFC Leopards 3-2 Wazito FCThis Saturday at Utalii Sports Ground@Betsafe_KE #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/iRa4QDCo7W— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) June 25, 2021 Key PlayersKevin Kimani- The midfielder is Wazito’s top scorer with seven league goals. He scored the winner when the two teams met in the first leg and he will once again be a threat when the two teams face off at Utalii Grounds.Fidel Origa- He has been a cog in Wazito’s midfield this campaign. Origa has played in each and every game and the midfielder enforcer will be tasked with screening his back four and breaking down Leopards’ attacks.Johnstone Omurwa- He is a leader at the back and his defensive proficiency will be key in stopping the likes of Elvis Rupia from finding the back of the net.Elvis Rupia-He is second on the scorers’ chart with 13 goals. Rupia is Leopards’ main target man and against his former club, he will be keen on scoring to add to the 13 goals that he has scored this season.Austin Odhiambo- He is arguably AFC Leopards’ most skilful and creative player. On Saturday he will be tasked with evading the likes of Origa to create chances for Ingwe attackers. On a good day, he is a player who can cause any opponent problems.Isaac Kipyegon- The new captain has since moved into central defence. The Saturday game will be his first game as the official Ingwe captain. He will shoulder the responsibility of organizing his backline in a bid to stop Wazito from scoring.
