- The Mara Sugar vs Tusker FC match will take place at the Awendo Stadium from 2 pm EAT.
- Tusker FC will miss the services of the injured quartet of Ryan Ogam, Mike Oduor, James Kibande and Tom Teka.
- Tusker FC must win this match in order to keep pressure on Kenya Police FC, who sit at the top of the FKFPL table with 48 points.
Former Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) winners Tusker FC will face a litmus test on their title ambitions this Sunday when they face Mara Sugar.
Tusker, who sit second at the moment in the FKFPL table with 47 points, need all three points to keep pressure on leaders Kenya Police, who have collected 48 points so far.
The Brewers travel to the Awendo Stadium on the back of two consecutive victories which came against Posta Rangers and Bidco United respectively.
Mara Sugar vs Tusker FC current form
Tusker secured a 1-0 win in their latest game against Bidco United that was played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County. The Charles Okere coached side scored their goal through second half substitute Deogratious Ojok.
Unlike Tusker, Mara Sugar, who gained promotion to the FKFPL this season, have struggled a lot in recent weeks.
The side that occupies the 11th spot in the standings with 28 points have gone back to back games without testing victory.
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Mara Sugar suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Nairobi based club Mathare United in their most recent match that was held at the Dandora Stadium. Therefore, they will be eager to bounce back to winning ways on Sunday.
Tusker FC assistant George Maina says they are ready for the battle
Speaking ahead of the match that is expected to start from 2 pm East African Time (EAT), Tusker FC assistant coach George Maina expressed confidence in his team getting the job done.
“We are in good shape, ready to tackle the game tomorrow. The boys are in high spirits. So we expect a good game tomorrow and I know that we will give the team the three points that it demands. We expect a tough match from Mara Sugar, of course it is a good side with good players.
The boys are motivated. That’s a motivating factor in itself. Tactically, Mara Sugar wants to force us to play in our own half. So, we are ready for that and of course they are strong in the wing play. We have tackled all areas the way we are supposed to tackle them. So, the boys know what they are supposed to do,” commented Maina.
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Maina added that they will approach one game at a time until the end of the season and hopefully lift the title.
“We are tackling every game as it comes. One game at a time. At this point of the league, every game is a final for us.
Every point is crucial and the players know that as well. We want to go in with a winning mentality,” he explained.
Tusker FC to miss several key players in the clash against Mara Sugar
The Ruaraka based side is expected to be without four players who have been instrumental for them this season because of injuries.
The leading FKFPL top scorer Ryan Ogam is out for one month after undergoing a torn meniscus treatment while Tom Teka and James Kibande are still recovering from hamstring and foot injuries respectively.
Furthermore, Tusker FC forward Mike Oduor is unavailable for selection due to an ankle problem.
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