Leopards, Shabana and Slum Derby dominate Saturday FKFPL action

The FKF Premier League continues to heat up even as match week 20 takes center stage with five matches lined up for today, Saturday 21 February across different venues.

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Ahead of today's games, Gor Mahia are at the top of the league table with 43 points, six more than their arch-rivals AFC Leopards who are second as Kakamega Homeboyz close the top three with 34 points to their name.

At the bottom of the log lies Sofapaka with 14 points and are joined in the relegation zone by Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks with 16 and 18 points respectively.

AFC Leopards vs Posta Rangers

Kenyan giants AFC Leopards will face off with Posta Rangers at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs in what is also the biggest highlight of the day.

Leopards have been on a good run of form, save for their barren draw against Bandari in their last match.

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With hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title, Ingwe will be keen to bag three points and put pressure on Gor Mahia who will be in action on Sunday 22 February.

For Posta Rangers, they will be out to end their eight-match winless streak that has left them at 12th with 24 points.

Shabana vs Tusker

At the Gusii Stadium in Kisii, Shabana will play host to Tusker FC from 1400 hrs in a match that is expected to be of high octane.

Shabana are coming on the back of back to back wins and will be aiming at going up the table from their fourth position at the expense of Tusker who by all standards have had a poor season so far.

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The Brewers, have always been fighting for the league title but find themselves ninth on the log with 28 points forcing the management to part ways with coach Charles Okere and his assistant George Maina.

Newly appointed Julien Mette will have his first assignment at a hostile Gusii, where he will be targeting a perfect start to life at Tusker.

Kariobangi Sharks vs Mathare United

The Slum Derby pitting Kariobangi Sharks against Mathare United will go down at the Police Sacco Stadium from 1500 hrs.

Sharks who are in the relegation zone will be targeting a double over Mathare who will be out to avenge their 2-1 defeat in the first leg.

Nairobi United vs Bidco United

Straight from their exit in the CAF Confederation Cup, Nairobi United will face a struggling Bidco United at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 1500 hrs as they shift attention to domestic competitions.

Bidco have not won any of their last 15 matches while Naibois have lost all their last five matches, four of which were in the CAF CC.

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Murang'a Seal vs Bandari

At St. Sebastian Park in Murang'a, high-flying Murang'a Seal will lock horns with coastal side Bandari FC from 1509 hrs.

Ahead of the match, Seal have won their last four matches and are fifth on the log while The Dockers have failed to win in their last two matches and are eighth on the standings.

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