Nairobi — The FKF Premier League will enter round 23 this Sunday, featuring several high‑profile fixtures across different venues.
**Kenya Police vs AFC Leopards – Nyayo Stadium, 3 pm**
Police have recorded back‑to‑back draws in their last two matches, slowing their title charge. They sit on 36 points, ten behind leaders Gor Mahia, who have played two more games. Francis Baraza’s side will be eager to secure maximum points and prevent the gap with the top teams from widening. Police have never beaten Leopards since the latter entered the top flight, with two wins and a draw in previous meetings; the first‑leg encounter ended 1‑0 to Leopards. AFC Leopards come into the game after a bitter 1‑0 loss to Tusker FC, which dropped them to fifth. A victory would lift them back into the top three, provided Nzoia Sugar and KCB both lose.
**Gor Mahia vs Kariobangi Sharks – Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, 3 pm**
The league leaders, K’Ogalo, aim to extend their advantage. They sit on 46 points, four ahead of defending champions Tusker, who have a game in hand. Gor Mahia’s most recent match was a 0‑0 draw with Sofapaka at the same venue, their third draw in five games, a trend that may concern head coach Jonathan McKinstry. Sharks, currently seventh, have won three of their last five matches and remain unbeaten in the past four. A win would bring them closer to the top five. The first‑leg meeting ended 1‑1. Of the 14 meetings between the clubs, Gor Mahia have won eight, Sharks four, with two draws.
**Tusker FC vs Sofapaka – Ruaraka Complex, 3:15 pm**
Robert Matano’s side have gradually returned to winning form after a difficult start, remaining unbeaten in their last five games (three wins, two draws). They aim to narrow the gap with Gor Mahia; a home win combined with a loss for K’Ogalo would reduce the deficit to a single point, with Tusker holding a game in hand. Sofapaka, known as Batoto ba Mungu, are struggling at 12th place with 26 points from 21 matches. They have won two and drawn two of their last five, picking up a point against Gor Mahia midweek. Sofapaka lost the first‑leg encounter 1‑0 at the Kasarani Annex. Historically, the two clubs have been evenly matched: in 28 meetings since 2009, Sofapaka have nine wins, Tusker eight, and the rest draws, with four of Sofapaka’s eight victories coming away from home. However, Sofapaka have not beaten Tusker since a 5‑4 win in Machakos in March 2018.
**Relegation battle**
Vihiga Bullets face relegation after failing to honor a home match against Nzoia Sugar last weekend. This Sunday they play Mathare United at Bukhungu; another walkover will see them relegated, while Mathare, currently 14th with 22 points, will gain valuable points to move further from the drop zone. Nairobi City Stars sit in the play‑off zone at 16th with 20 points and will meet Posta Rangers at the Police Sacco Stadium in the early kick‑off; a win is crucial for Nicholas Muyoti’s side to escape the chop zone. Second‑from‑bottom Wazito FC will also kick off early at Ruaraka against FC Talanta (15th); Wazito have 13 points.
**Full Sunday fixture list (kick‑off 3 pm unless stated)**
– Nairobi City Stars vs Posta Rangers (Police Sacco Stadium)
– Nzoia Sugar vs Bidco United (Sudi Stadium)
– Ulinzi Stars vs KCB (Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata)
– Vihiga Bullets vs Mathare United (Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, 1 pm)
– Kakamega Homeboyz vs Bandari FC (Bukhungu Stadium, 3:15 pm)
– FC Talanta vs Wazito FC (Ruaraka Complex, 1 pm)
– Tusker FC vs Sofapaka (Ruaraka Complex, 3:15 pm)
– Kenya Police vs AFC Leopards (Nyayo National Stadium)
– Gor Mahia vs Kariobangi Sharks (Moi Sports Centre Kasarani)
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