It is a game that ordinarily attracts fans to the Bukhungu Stadium to witness their favorite team fight for both three points and the bragging rights that tag along with it.The Football Kenya Federation Premier League match pitting Kakamega Homeboyz and AFC Leopards commonly known as Ingo Derby is a fixture that many look forward to especially when the former are the host.Fans will have an opportunity to catch the two teams fight out on the pitch on Sunday in Kakamega, in a game that Homeboyz have to win to keep the dream to the premiership alive. Homeboyz who are tied on points with holders Tusker will be hoping to skin Ingwe alive and move three points clear of the beer makers who are not in action this weekend. 1.72 KAKAMEGA HOMEBOYZ 3.50 AFC LEOPARDS 4.70Abana Abeingo who played Gor Mahia to a 1-1 draw last weekend at Kasarani Stadium have an advantage over Tusker in the race to the title as they have three matches remaining as opposed to the brewer’s two. However, coach Bernard Mwalala has cautioned his charges against assuming that the title is theirs to lose and laxity when they come up against the former champions. Mwalala who admitted to be a big fan of the Ingo Derby instead, challenged the players to bring out their best game and put the three points in the basket after ninety minutes. “These are the kind of matches that players need to enjoy most but at the same time, do it without attracting any kind of pressure. I am glad that I have no injury concerns heading into the clash and this gives me options in all departments,” said the former Nzoia Sugar coach. Fixture Update:Kakamega Homeboyz vs AFC Leopards Sunday 29th Bukhungu Gate- Ksh. 200#AbanaBeingo #MozzartBet#wearehomeboyz pic.twitter.com/lghtzHNgP1— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) May 27, 2022 With the game set to draw fans to the stands, Mwalala called on the local community to back the team irrespective of the fact that Leopards, the oldest club in the top flight traces its roots in the region. “It is an open secret that this is a must win game for us and I urge the 12th man to be behind us. I know that Leopards has some decent following here in Kakamega and I am looking forward to seeing the stands full,” he added.Homeboyz welcome their first-choice goalkeeper Godfrey Oputi who has missed the last three games owing to the compassionate leave that he was granted. Similarly, Leopards assistant coach Tom Juma understands the role the fans in this fixture as he urged their loyal to turn up in large numbers and back the team. Ingo Derby 🔥Kakamega Homeboyz watamenyana na AFC Leopards kwenye mchuano ambao utaamua kwa watarudi kileleni ama Tusker FC watasalia kileleni. Ni vita vya kujua nani mbabe upande wa magharibi mwa Kenya 🇰🇪. Ingwe watawakwaruza Abana Abeingo? Kuwa Mshindi! pic.twitter.com/WRuLjwtLJT— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) May 29, 2022 Leopards who beat FC Talanta 3-2 in the last game have been on good form, especially in the second leg and Juma is hoping that the team can sign off the season with comfortable wins. “This is a fixture just like the others and I don’t see a reason for us to play under pressure. We have prepared well and I am hoping that the players will express themselves on the pitch and enjoy the game. We have had amazing support from our fans and once again, I ask them to come and cheer us, “said the former Kenyan international. Homeboyz have won four of the last eight meetings, with Leopards managing to claim victory twice and two matches ending evenly. The first leg of this fixture saw both teams share points after laboring to a 2-2 draw at the Nyayo National Stadium. According to Homeboyz, tickets for the match retail at Ksh 200 and the match kicks off at 3 PM EAT. .
