Bandari, Mathare Resume SPL Summit Battle, Wanga In Golden Boot Race

1st March 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

Gor Mahia departed for Algeria on Friday to face Hussein Dey in CAF Confederations Cup return leg of their Pool D fixture slated for Sunday

Mathare United FC players stepping up training at their Goan Institute base in Nairobi early this week ahead of their Saturday clash with Bandari FC at Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa. PHOTO/MATHARE FC

SUMMARY

The slum boys were holed up in a very vigorous exercise at their Goan Institute base in Nairobi from Monday to build up stamina for this looming battle
Bandari FC chairman, Musa Hassan, said they have been buoyed ahead of the encounter with the SportPesa/ SJAK Player of The Month Award which was presented to their prolific midfielder Abdalla Hassan on Tuesday
SportPesa Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks FC will entertain Chemelil Sugar FC at Moi International sports Center Kasarani with intention to return to the top five
Western Stima FC who were docked three points a fortnight ago for fielding ineligible player lay in wait for Vihiga United FC at Moi Stadium in Kisumu while Tusker FC who were edged 0-1 by 10-Man Gor Mahia FC in a mid week clash in Machakos on Wednesday will be entertained by Nzoia Sugar FC at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma

NAIROBI, Kenya- Third placed Mathare United FC travel to Mombasa to take on league leaders Bandari FC in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match at Mbaraki Stadium with focus to return to the table summit.

The slum boys were holed up in a very vigorous exercise at their Goan Institute base in Nairobi from Monday to build up stamina for this looming battle.

“I know the match will not be easy, but I’m hopeful to take my clean sheet to three games this weekend,” Mathare custodian Allan Owiny underlined on Friday.

Owiny , who has not conceded a goal in their last two fixtures against Zoo Kericho FC and AFC Leopards SC, strongly believes an away win against the dockers will be possible. Victory over the hosts will see Mathare return to the top of the log with 32 points.

“It’s important that we limit our mistakes and ensure we get early goals,” Owiny underscored.

Bandari FC chairman, Musa Hassan, said they have been buoyed ahead of the encounter with the SportPesa/ SJAK Player of The Month Award which was presented to their prolific midfielder Abdalla Hassan on Tuesday.

“This prize has inspired us, we will tackle each match at a time. We are focused to win more of these recognitions. We re also keen to promote talent in the coast region,” Musa underlined.

Leopards head to Bukhungu to tackle Sony Sugar FC hoping to bag victory that will pull them away from the relegation zone.

SportPesa Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks FC will entertain Chemelil Sugar FC at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani with intention to return to the top five.

Kakamega Homeboyz FC striker, Allan Wanga, will lead his side against Mt. Kenya United FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos where he will be keen to find the back of the net to bridge the one goal gap between him and Enosh Ochieng of Ulinzi Stars FC who is leading the Golden Boot race with seven.

Western Stima FC who were docked three points a fortnight ago for fielding ineligible player lay in wait for Vihiga United FC at Moi Stadium in Kisumu while Tusker FC who were edged 0-1 by 10-Man Gor Mahia FC in a mid week clash in Machakos on Wednesday will be entertained by Nzoia Sugar FC at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma.

Gor departed for Algeria on Friday to face Hussein Dey in the CAF Confederations Cup return leg of their Pool D with a lead to protect having accumulated six points from three games, one ahead of Petro Atletico de Luanda with the Algerians (four) and Egyptian giants Zamalek FC (two) rounding off the standings.