Unbeaten run on the line as Gor Mahia visit Kenya Police in 'Sirkal Derby'
3rd February 2024
Four other matches will be on the cards on Saturday.
- The Gor vs Police clash has been subjected to a lot of side shows with the hosts significantly increasing the ticket prices to limit the number of fans.
- A win for Gor Mahia will take their tally to 46 points and move them one step closer to lifting a record-extending 21st title.
- They are still unbeaten after 19 games (W12 D7).
Several mouth-watering clashes are on offer this weekend in
the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).
Struggling clubs such as Shabana FC and Nzoia Sugar FC will
be aiming to rectify their past mistakes and register better results in match
week 20 to avoid being relegated at the end of the season.
On the other hand, league leaders Gor Mahia FC will have to
overcome a difficult Police FC test to maintain their unbeaten run.
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Gor Mahia face tough Police FC test
League leaders Gor Mahia FC travel to Police Sacco Stadium
to play a tricky Police FC side in what is arguably the biggest match of the
weekend.
The clash which is scheduled to kick off at 3 PM on Saturday
has been subjected to a lot of side shows with the hosts significantly
increasing the ticket prices to limit the number of fans who would love to
attend the game.
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K’Ogalo head coach Johnathan McKinstry was forced to react
to the move by the law enforcers to raise tickets from 200 to 1500
shillings, describing it as predatory.
Despite the drama, the Northern Irish international has also
expressed confidence in his side returning home with the maximum points.
“We know it is going to be very difficult. You know there
are a lot of players who have crossed over from Gor to Police over the last few
years.
We also know that the evidence of the season has shown that
if we play to our maximum, most teams struggle against us. It is about putting
in a top performance and if we do that, we know the points are available for us,”
stated McKinstry ahead of the crunch tie.
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The former Uganda Cranes national team head coach added that
the short break from competitive football has made his side to charge their
batteries and are fully focused on the task ahead.
A win for Gor Mahia will take their tally to 46 points and
move them one step closer to lifting a record-extending 21st title.
Shabana visit vexed Nairobi City Stars
Shabana FC are set to lock horns with an angry Nairobi City
Stars who will be seeking to return to winning ways after their shock 2-0
defeat in the hands of AFC Leopards on January 21.
Simba wa Nairobi cannot afford to lose two matches in a row
in the competitive league, because doing so may give the likes of Posta
Rangers, Tusker FC and Bandari FC a chance to dethrone them from the second
position.
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On the other hand, Shabana will be seeking to move out of
the relegation zone. The Kisii-based club sit at position 17 currently on 17
points, four more than the bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar side.
Nzoia Sugar welcome Posta Rangers in a do-or-die match
Bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar who are winless in the last five
matches will do everything in their power to beat Posta Rangers and put
themselves in a better position of avoiding the axe.
Nzoia have only amassed 13 points so far this season,
despite starting the 2023/2024 campaign on a high.
As for the third-placed Posta Rangers, the clash offers them
a golden opportunity to reduce the gap between themselves and leaders Gor
Mahia. The fixture is slated for 3 PM on Saturday at the Western Kenya based
Sudi Stadium.
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FKFPL match week 20 fixtures
Saturday
Tusker FC vs Bidco United - Machakos Stadium - 1 PM
KK Homeboyz vs Muhoroni Youth - Bukhungu Stadium - 3 PM
Nzoia Sugar vs Posta Rangers - Sudi Stadium - 3 PM
Police FC vs Gor Mahia - Police Sacco Stadium - 3 PM
Sofapaka FC vs KCB FC - Machakos Stadium - 4 PM
Sunday
Nairobi City Stars vs Shabana FC - Machakos Stadium - 3PM
Murang’a Seal vs Bandari FC - Sportpesa Arena - 3 PM
Ulinzi Stars vs FC Talanta - Ulinzi Sports Complex - 3 PM
Kariobangi Sharks vs AFC Leopards - Nyayo Stadium - 3 PM
