FKF Premier League: Gor Mahia Faces Tusker Challenge As Action Enters Match Week 19

• Defending champions Gor Mahia take on Tusker FC in the FKF Premier League
• In Match Week 19, AFC Leopards go head-to-head against Nairobi City Stars
• Posta Rangers face off against newcomers Murang’a Seal in a crucial clash

The latest Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League round promises exciting encounters, with defending champions Gor Mahia set to clash with resurgent Tusker in match week 19.

Gor Mahia continued their remarkable unbeaten streak, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Kariobangi Sharks at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The triumph marked their 18th consecutive game without defeat, accumulating 40 points.

Former champions Tusker FC maintained their resurgence with a convincing 3-1 win over Sofapaka at Kenyatta Stadium, as reported by Football Kenya.

Fabian Adikiny, Eric Kapaito, and David Odoyo contributed to the Brewers' success, propelling them to third place on the log with 31 points.

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Nairobi City Stars climbed back to second spot with 33 points, courtesy of Mohammed Bajaber's first-half goal against Posta Rangers. Despite their impressive form, Coach Nicholas Muyoti remains focused on the immediate future.

“We need to start finishing the chances that we are creating because, despite the condition of the pitch, I can say my boys tried to manage and control the game well. Now, the most important thing is to work on our finishing.” Kamau is quoted by Citizen Sports.

City Stars face AFC Leopards at the Bukhungu Stadium. Leopards secured their second consecutive victory, defeating Muhoroni Youth 1-0 at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Momboleo, Kisumu County. Jaffery Owiti's early goal placed Leopards 12th on the league table with 21 points.

Posta Rangers' head coach, John Kamau, expressed frustration over missed chances against City Stars, pledging to address their attacking inefficiencies before facing Murang’a Seal at the Machakos Stadium. Posta, initially strong this season, dropped to fifth place on the log with 29 points.

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In other fixtures, Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno’s Sofapaka welcome Kakamega Homeboyz to the Machakos Stadium as Mombasa-based Bandari FC take on Kariobangi Sharks at the Mbaraki Grounds.

Shabana, with new coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo, host Ulinzi Stars at the Raila Odinga Stadium, as Kenya Police tackle bottom side, Nzoia Sugar, at the Police Sacco Stadium.

Lastly, FC Talanta take on Bidco in Machakos as KCB face Muhoroni Youth.

2024 FKF Cup

Sports Brief previously reported that four FKF Premier League teams will skip the 2024 FKF Cup.

A tournament crucial for securing a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup, the competition will feature 36 Kenyan clubs.

It is scheduled to commence on January 27, 2024.