The FKF Premier League is set to resume this weekend with a series of exciting matchups, following a brief holiday break. Six thrilling fixtures are scheduled across various venues, and fans can expect intense competition as teams fight for crucial points in the ongoing title race.
The highlight of the weekend is the showdown between title contenders Tusker FC and Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Tusker, who are currently tied at the top of the table with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) at 27 points, will be without their star player, Ryan Ogam, who is on international duty with the Harambee Stars at the Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar. Despite this setback, Tusker’s head coach, Charles Okere, remains confident in his team’s ability to perform, stressing that they have a strong squad capable of securing results even in the absence of key players. Okere acknowledged that Shabana, especially when playing at home, can be a tough opponent, but he believes his team is well-prepared for the challenge.
Shabana, currently in ninth place with 20 points, have been in good form recently, turning Gusii Stadium into a fortress after early-season struggles. Their passionate fan base and recent resurgence will give them confidence as they look to cause an upset against the 13-time league champions. The match promises to be a highly competitive affair, with both sides aiming to secure important points in their respective quests for success this season.
Elsewhere, Murang’a Seal will be looking to extend their winning streak when they visit Bidco United at the Kenyatta Stadium on Sunday. Murang’a sealed a 1-0 victory over FC Talanta in their last match and will be keen to build on that momentum. Bidco, however, will be eager to bounce back from their recent 2-0 defeat to Sofapaka and prove they can be competitive.
In Machakos, FC Talanta, under the leadership of the league’s first-ever female head coach, Jackline Juma, will face Kakamega Homeboyz. Talanta’s historic appointment of Juma has boosted their confidence, but they face a Homeboyz team that is eager to recover from a 1-1 draw with Kenya Police FC. Kakamega Homeboyz will be determined to improve their form and climb higher in the standings.
Sunday will also feature a highly anticipated derby between Mathare United and Kariobangi Sharks at Dandora Stadium. Mathare will enter the match with renewed confidence after a 1-0 victory over Shabana, which ended a difficult losing streak. Sharks, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat to defending champions Gor Mahia. Both teams will be eager to build on their performances and secure valuable points to improve their standings.
In the early Saturday fixture, Nairobi City Stars will aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Ulinzi Stars when they face struggling Posta Rangers at Machakos Stadium. Rangers, who are at the bottom of the table with just 11 points, will be desperate to turn their season around following the dismissal of their head coach, Bernard Kawinzi.
Ulinzi Stars, fresh from their recent victory, will seek to build on their momentum when they face Mara Sugar at Dandora Stadium. Mara Sugar, despite sitting in 10th place, have impressed with their fearless style of play, most recently in a thrilling 4-3 defeat to KCB.
While some teams like Gor Mahia, Sofapaka, Kenya Police, and Bandari will sit out due to postponed fixtures, the weekend’s matches will provide an opportunity for other teams to climb up the table. All eyes will be on Gusii Stadium as Tusker and Shabana face off in what is expected to be a high-stakes encounter, setting the stage for a thrilling return to FKF Premier League action.
