Should this be considered as the biggest Football Derby on Kenyan Soil this Season?
Kariobangi sharks will be hoping to carry the winning momentum to their Kenyan Premier league clash against league leaders Mathare United even as they seek to maintain their unbeaten run in the league.
Sharks are nine points behind the league leaders though with a game in hand and they cannot countenance defeat against Mathare who like them, are unbeaten.
On the other hand, belief is already growing in the Mathare United camp that this is the year they might just end their decade long wait to claim another top flight title. Since their pleasantly surprising triumph in 2008, the Slum Boys have flattered to deceive but after a succession of disappointing campaigns, Francis Kimanzi’s charges now have it in them to truly launch a realistic title assault.
Mathare’s Captain Chrispin Oduor believes winning the Slum Derby will enhance Mathare United’s credentials as title contenders of the 2018/19 Kenyan Premier League.
“It’s always nice winning against a team that has just won a trophy, it should be something that everyone in the team wants to do. We have to win such games because it will be a big boost to our confidence moving forward,” said Oduor.
Kariobangi Shark’ Speedy winger Harrison Mwendwa scorer of the winning goal against Bandari that earned Sharks the historic opportunity to face English Premier League side, Everton, revealed their hunger for success in the league.
“We have done well in cup competitions which are a knockout and I think we should now try and do that in the league. That requires consistency and focus over a long period,” he opined.
The Match will Kick off today at 3.00 pm at the Kasarani Stadium.
Who are you rooting for to carry the day?