Gor Mahia and Tusker in must win games, Mathare stare at relegation

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FOOTBALL: Gor Mahia and Tusker in must win games, Mathare stare at relegation

Kiplagat Sang • 05:30 - 21.06.2023

There will be eight games that will be played in different venues in the country.

Football Kenya Federation Premier League action returns after a break over the international break, with Gor Mahia and Tusker ties being the highlights.

K'Ogalo and the Brewers are in a very tight race, and a loss in the 33rd round of action will spell doom for their dreams.

Robert Matano's Tusker will hope to bounce back after going down to Wazito at Muhoroni Stadium in the previous game. Gor Mahia, on the other hand, reclaimed their position after a win over Ulinzi Stars.

Tusker head coach Robert Matano is aware of the danger that the Posta Rangers' will pose to his charges.

"Trying to get the players to be match-fit has been hard, but we have trained, and we feel we are ready for the remaining matches. Everybody is around now.

"Our focus is on Wednesday’s match. It will be difficult, but we are very ready for the game because of the importance of that match and also for the league. We know that Posta Rangers are a very stubborn team, but we will play to win," the tactician told the media.

While much of the attention will be on the title-chasing sides, Mathare United will be facing a fateful day as a loss will see them relegated.

AFC Leopards will be at Nyayo Stadium tackling Sofapaka, while third-placed Nzoia Sugar will host KCB at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma. The Sugar Millers still harbour Premier League ambitions and would want a win in order to boost their chances.

They will need to win all their remaining chances and hope that the leading sides lose their games.

Midweek fixtures

AFC Leopards vs Sofapaka (Nyayo Stadium, 3 pm)

Nzoia Sugar vs KCB (Sudi Stadium, 3 pm)

Mathare United vs Ulinzi Stars (Kasarani Annex, 3:15 pm)

Bidco vs Wazito (Kasarani Annex, 1 pm)

Gor Mahia vs Kakamega Homeboyz (Nyayo Stadium, 3 pm)

Bandari vs Kariobangi Sharks (Mbaraki Grounds, 3 pm)

Tusker vs Posta Rangers (Ruaraka Grounds, 3 pm)

Kenya Police vs Vihiga Bullets (Kasarani Main Stadium, 3pm)