Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side Sofapaka will be out to bag their maiden win over Nzoia Sugar at the Sudi Stadium when the two sides lock horns on Friday 15 October at 3 PM.Since Nzoia Sugar’s promotion to the league back in 2017, Batoto ba Mungu have played five away matches against the Millers, drawing thrice and losing twice.The two teams are in contrasting forms with Sofapaka starting the season with a bang following their 3-1 home victory over Nairobi City Stars.🔙 | Action resumes! ⚽ | Match Day 🏆 | @Officialfkfpl match no 2🔛 | Vs @nzoiasugarfc2⌚ | 3pm EAT📍 | Sudi, Bungoma@betikaKe@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/ULFEK03ejX— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) October 15, 2021 Nzoia Sugar on the other hand went down 1-0 to Ulinzi Stars in their opening fixture of the season and will be looking to make amends after the defeat.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Nzoia Sugar assistant captain Humphrey Katasi was looking to fortify their fortress at home when Sofapaka come visiting.“The game will not be an easy one but we hope to win because we are at home and we want to utilize our home advantage which is where we train and last season we also had a good run at home,”“We want to overcome the defeat we got against Ulinzi, that is what we have been focusing on a lot and good thing we have a full squad ahead of the game no player is injured,” said Katasi.##NAJAVA_MECA_5897427##It will be interesting to see if Sofapaka will have a full bench to field after naming only three substitutes in the clash against City Stars and went ahead to release 12 players last week.Sofapaka head coach Ken Odhiambo admitted that Nzoia will pose a stern test but will be hoping to extend the team’s winning streak. It’s Match Day. @nzoiasugarfc2Vs @FC_Sofapaka #sweeteningkenyanfootball. @Nzoiasugar @ElvisMukhwana @Officialfkfpl pic.twitter.com/ihBbzWREn1— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) October 15, 2021 “We up against a tough opponent especially when they are playing at home. It’s going to be a massive test on our character and a test to our impressive start into the season,”“The match will be a tight one no doubt but we are going into the clash with a clear mindset to collect positive results. It’s always a desire for every coach and team to win their matches. Nzoia match will be another test and we only want to keep the winning momentum with us,” said Odhiambo.
