First place takes on second place in round 30 of the Kenyan Premier League this Sunday. Gor Mahia, defending champions and leaders on the log with 63 points take on John Baraza’s Sofapaka who have done their very best to not make this year’s title race yet another easy ride for Hassan Oktay’s side. A quick glance at the table will, however, prove that Gor Mahia’s dominance is far from over. They are 9 points clear of Sofapaka with a game in hand and should they win, it will be a third consecutive league title in the bag, with 5 games to spare.
The Champions elect are unbeaten in their last 9 league matches despite having to go through a period where 6 of those 9 matches were played within a period of 11 days. It is a testament of their quality and experience, something Sofapaka will have to be wary of heading into the match.
For Sofapaka, the last time they lost a league match was 3 months ago, a 2-0 loss against Sunday’s opponents. They do have a deadly strike force spearheaded by the enigmatic Umaru Kasumba who has 16 strikes to his name so far, just one behind the league’s top scorer Allan Wanga. The match kicks off at 4.15 pm at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu.
Robert Matano’s Tusker will look to continue with their good run of form when they welcome host Nzoia Sugar at the Ruaraka Stadium from 3 pm. Tusker has scored 9 goals in their last three matches and is 6th on the log behind Mathare Unite and Kakamega Homeboyz who have played a game more. Nzoia Sugar has lost their last 3 league matches.
In other matches set to be played on the same day, Allan Wanga’s Sofapaka takes on Western Stima at the Bukhungu Stadium while Zoo entertains Ulinzi Stars at the Kerich green Stadium. AFC Leopards, winless in their last 2 travel to face Sony Sugar in Awendo while Mathare United host Mount Kenya United at the Kasarani Stadium.