NSL; Police seek to move to a point within reach of Talanta

Kenya Police FC will be hunting to slice the gap between them and National Super League (NSL) table-toppers FC Talanta to a point when they confront a rejuvenated Shabana at the Camp Toyoyo grounds.

The two teams which are gunning for automatic promotion are separated by a point on the log and will head into the match seeking to not only grab the three points but the bragging rights.

Shabana recently made a huge statement of intent in their promotion chase after thrashing fifth-placed Vihiga Bullets 4-1 to move to the top three bracket.

Should the former top-flight side who have 36 points disarm the law enforcers, they will move to two points within the reach of Talanta who squandered the opportunity to establish a six-point cushion at the top after playing Migori Youth to a one-all draw on Friday.

Shabana head coach Robert Ojienda says his boys have their eyes fixed on ascending to the second slot. 

"It's a big game for us considering that both teams are on form and up on the table. My boys are fully focused on ensuring that we go back home with the three points," said the former Migori Youth boss. 

On the other hand, Kenya Police coach Francis Mwangi has said they will approach the match as a final. 

"I have instructed my players to consider today's match as a final. We have to make good use of home advantage and bag the three points," he said. 

At the Moi Stadium, Kisumu hosts Kisumu All Stars will be hoping to capitalize on home comfort and gather steam in their bid to catch up with the top teams when they tackle the relegation battling Modern Coast Rangers.

The Bomet Stadium will host a doubleheader where debutants Silibwet Leons will take on Nairobi Stima in the first match before paving way for APS Bomet who have a date with Soy United.

Murang'a Seal will accost Coast Stima at the St.Sebastian Park while Gusii FC will play Mwatate United at the Green Stadium, Awendo.