Players To Watch As Tusker Host AFC Leopards in Machakos

The Kenya Premier League takes center stage this weekend with a heavyweights clash pitting Tusker FC who leads the table against the second most successful team in the land, AFC Leopards at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

Below are four players who could make the difference for the teams.

Benjamin Ochan

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The Ugandan shot-stopper has been one of the best players for Leopards this season. Ochan has kept six clean sheets this season which is the highest and is great commander of his backline.

His leadership qualities are so good that at times he wears the Captain’s armband despite joining the cub barely six months ago. Tusker will need to be at their absolute best to get past him on Sunday.

Timothy Otieno

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Arguably the most inform striker in the league at the moment. Timothy scored five goals in the month of November and will without a doubt be eager to extend the prolific run.

A  League winner with Gor Mahia, Timothy Otieno knows what it takes to be crowned as Champions which could be valuable as Tusker looks to win the first league title since 2016.

Eugene Mukhangula

A powerhouse midfielder who does it all. Mukhangula is a huge presence in the center of the pitch both by his body build and input. He covers the backline impressively allowing the more attacking players to flourish.

He also has a powerful shot on him when given space and time to shoot.

George Odhiambo

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The 2010 Kenya Premier League Most Valuable Player. Blackberry Odhiambo brings bags of experience with him having won the league on multiple occasions with Gor Mahia as well as featuring regularly for the national team.

His main threat is, of course, scoring goals but he also has an eye for a pass as illustrated when the threated a perfect through ball for the winner in Tusker’s last match against Wazito in midweek.

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