Gor Mahia tops FKF Premier League weekend action

The FKF Premier League is heading into an exciting weekend with reigning champions Gor Mahia making headlines as they face a tough test against Mara Sugar FC at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.

With midweek results shaking up the standings, each match this weekend promises drama and intensity as teams battle for supremacy and survival.

Gor Mahia will be brimming with confidence after a commanding 2-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz in their midweek match. The result lifted K’Ogalo to ninth place with 11 points and they still have three games in hand over some of their rivals.

K’Ogalo will look to continue her resurgence and make a statement against Mara Sugar, who is currently in second place with 16 points.

Mara Sugar, who were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Tusker FC in their last match, will aim to return to winning ways on home soil. They will try to stifle Gor Mahia’s attacks with a solid defense that has conceded only seven goals all season.

But the defending champions’ depth and experience make them formidable opponents and a victory could push them into the top half of the standings, reigniting their title defence.

League leaders KCB FC remain top of the standings with 21 points from 10 matches and will look to extend their lead when they host Bidco United at the Sportpesa Arena in Murang’a.

The Bankers have been consistent this season and will be brimming with confidence after their solid start.

However, Bidco United will come into the match injured after losing 3-1 to Posta Rangers in midweek.

Currently sitting in 14th place, Bidco are clearly struggling, but they have shown brilliance that can shake even the best teams.

For KCB, this match is a chance to tighten their grip on the top flight and move one step closer to securing CAF Champions League football next season.

In one of the most interesting matches of the weekend, Bandari FC travel to take on Nairobi City Stars at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

Bandari, which is in the third place with 16 points, started the match in high spirits by beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-0. The Dockers have been one of the most consistent teams this season, blending a solid backline with an effective attack.

City Stars ended their winless streak by beating Mathare United 1-0 at the beginning of the week. The win moved them to 11th place and gave them a much-needed confidence boost.

Bandari’s strong away form makes them slight favorites but City Stars will relish the opportunity to continue their resurgence at home.

The weekend kicks off at 1pm at Kenyatta Stadium, where basement-based Posta Rangers take on 15th-placed FC Talanta. Posta Rangers picked up their first win of the season with an impressive 3-1 win against Bidco United and will be hoping to build on that momentum further.

Talanta, meanwhile, need points to avoid the relegation zone after a difficult start to the season.

This game promises to be a tough fight as both teams fight for survival, trying to escape the dreaded red zone.

Saturday’s FKF-PL Fixtures

FC Talanta – Posta Rangers FC- Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos 13:00

Nairobi City Stars FC – Bandari FC – Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos 16:00

Mara Sugar FC vs Gor Mahia FC- Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay