- The Kakamega Homeboyz vs AFC Leopards FKFPL fixture will take place at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday from 4 pm.
- AFC Leopards have a better head-to-head record going into the upcoming Ingo Derby.
- The latest match between Kakamega Homeboyz and AFC Leopards ended 1-1.
Who will shine in the highly anticipated Ingo Derby? AFC Leopards and Kakamega Homeboyz are set to face off in a blockbuster encounter on Saturday evening.
The visitors Kakamega Homeboyz will be seeking to bag the maximum points and overtake their rivals in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) table.
The two sides are separated by only two points at the moment in the standings. Kakamega Homeboyz, who have played one more match than Ingwe, occupies the ninth position with 35 points while the latter sits fifth with 37 points.
Therefore, a win for Kakamega Homeboyz in the game that is scheduled to be played at the Dandora Stadium in Nairobi County will help them leapfrog AFC Leopards.
Kakamega Homeboyz vs AFC Leopards Current Form
The Western Kenya based club played to a 2-2 draw with the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC in their most recent game.
Meanwhile, AFC Leopards head into the clash on the back of a barren draw with the FKFPL defending champions Gor Mahia AFC.
Despite playing a good game, the Fred Ambani coached side did not find the back of the net in the scintillating Mashemeji Derby that was played last Sunday.
Kakamega Homeboyz vs AFC Leopards Head-to-head record
AFC Leopards and Kakamega Homeboyz have played each other three times in all competitions since 2023 with Ingwe securing a single win. The rest of those matches ended in a draw.
Kakamega Homeboyz: 0
Draws: 2
AFC Leopards: 1
Fred Ambani confident of a strong finish in the FKFPL as Kakamega Homeboyz come calling
Ambani has stated that he is still hopeful of guiding his side to a top four finish by the end of the season.
“I remain optimistic about closing the gap on the top four Police, Tusker, Gor Mahia and KCB.
We need to keep our passionate fans happy with consistent performances as we look forward to returning the club’s glory,” he stated.
Kakamega Homeboyz tactician Francis Baraza warns Ingwe
On the other hand, Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Francis Baraza praised their opponents ahead of the upcoming match.
According to the former Harambee Stars player, they will give Ingwe the respect they deserve but do everything on the pitch to dismantle them.
“Our upcoming match against AFC Leopards is a hard game. We have already played against them this season. Our home match against them ended in a draw 1-1.
So, I have followed them in their last two matches, they play well but they struggle to score goals. I always say teams like Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards are still champions. We will give them the respect they deserve but we are not afraid of them,” explained Baraza.
The 51-year-old added that although he and his boys will head to the Dandora Stadium as underdogs, they are scared at all.
Meanwhile, Kakamega Homeboyz assistant captain Eston Omengo stated that their main aim is to collect the three points.
“We will keep it simple, go back to the basics. The AFC Leopards is a big team. We are motivated to play against them. The important thing is to get the three points. If we manage to collect all the three points, it will be very good,” he commented.
Eston ended by urging Kakamega Homeboyz supporters to continue supporting them and promising that they will give their all in the remaining matches.
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