SPL Returns Headlined By Mega AFC Leopards, K Sharks Encounter

13th September 2019 - by Louis Kalinga

The 2016 SPL champions Tusker FC will not have an easy chance to bounce back from an opening day loss as they take on Mathare United FC on Saturday afternoon

AFC Leopards SC players during a training session. PHOTO | SPN

SUMMARY

The SportPesa Premier League (SPL) returns after a two-week international break and all eyes are on Andre Casa Mbungo to deliver a win for the new-look AFC Leopards SC on match-day two
Leopards, who were edged 1-0 by their Western neighbors Kakamega Homeboyz FC, will not have an easy task on their hands as they go up against Kariobangi Sharks FC on Sunday
Both Gor and Bandari FC will be out of action this weekend as they are both playing continental football, the SPL champions taking on USM Alger in Algeria on Sunday afternoon

NAIROBI, Kenya- The SportPesa Premier League (SPL) returns after a two-week international break and all eyes are on Andre Casa Mbungo to deliver a win for the new-look AFC Leopards SC on match-day two.

Leopards, who were edged 1-0 by their Western neighbors Kakamega Homeboyz FC, will not have an easy task on their hands as they go up against Kariobangi Sharks FC on Sunday.

The SportPesa Cup champions forced a 2-2 draw against Western Stima FC a fortnight ago and a tough test versus a new-look Leopards stands in their way of a maiden win in the 2019/20 SPL campaign.

The 2016 SPL champions Tusker FC will not have an easy chance to bounce back from an opening day loss as they take on Mathare United FC on Saturday afternoon.

Tusker were handed a 5-2 thrashing by holders Gor Mahia FC on match-day one and both sides will be seeking a first win of the campaign after a barren draw for Mathare left them in 11th on the log.

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Both Gor and Bandari FC will be out of action this weekend as they are both playing continental football, the SPL champions taking on USM Alger in Algeria on Sunday afternoon.

The dockers, who have finished second in the last two SPL seasons, will go up against US Ben Guerdane in the CAF Confederations Cup at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday.

Newcomers Kisumu All Stars FC will be away to Kenya Commercial Bank FC (KCB) on Saturday at the Kenyatta Stadium, also seeking a first win after a 2-0 opening loss to Ulinzi Stars FC.

KCB are in second place after the first round of matches, after a convincing 3-0 hammering of Sony Sugar FC, who will battle it out in a sugar derby against Nzoia on Saturday at the Sudi Stadium.

Wazito FC, who also just returned to the domestic top flight after a season in the National Super League (NSL) are also seeking a first win and face a stiff Stima at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu.

MATCH-DAY TWO SPL FIXTURES

SATURDAY (All matches kick off at 3pm unless stated)

KCB FC vs Kisumu All Stars FC

Nzoia Sugar FC vs Sony Sugar FC

Tusker FC vs Mathare United FC

Ulinzi Stars FC vs Sofapaka FC

Western Stima FC vs Wazito FC

SUNDAY

Posta Rangers FC vs Kakamega Homeboyz FC

Kariobangi Sharks FC vs AFC Leopards SC