Nairobi United vs AFC Leopards will clash on Wednesday, January 7, in a rescheduled SportPesa League match.
The thrilling encounter will be staged at Nyayo National Stadium.
Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM EAT.

SportPesa League newcomers Nairobi United are hoping to make it three wins on the bounce when they host AFC Leopards on Wednesday at the Nyayo Stadium.

The match is a rescheduled matchday two tie, which had to be moved due to the hosts participation in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Nairobi United are coming off a morale-boosting 3-1 away victory at Shabana, lifting them into ninth place with 19 points, while Leopards were beaten 1-0 by their western rivals Kakamega Homeboyz.

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Despite the loss, Leopards remain in second place with 24 points, level with leaders Homeboyz and Tusker who are in third.

Both sides have consistently shown their ability to score goals and there’s a lot more at stake, with a victory for Leopards taking them to the top of the table.

While Nairobi United is stating their intention to make it a permanent stay in the SportPesa League, Leopards are seeking a first title in a staggering 28 years.

The Nairobi-based outfit has already made a couple of new signings to bolster their squad since the transfer window opened last week, bringing in Roy Okal from Sofapaka and Tusker’s John Njuguna.

This will be the first competitive match between these two sides and it is expected to be a mouthwatering encounter, guaranteed to provide an entertaining battle.

With six wins under each of their belts so far this season, we have a look at all key details of the match as we predict which side is likely to add another win to their track record this season.

What time does Nairobi United vs AFC Leopards start?

The match kicks off at 4PM E.A.T

Nairobi United vs AFC Leopards team news

It will be interesting to see whether Okal, Njuguna and left-back Mustafa Kizza will be included in the squad after recently signing for the club.

There are no new injury concerns for the hosts as they are expected to field the same XI from their win at Shabana.

Michael Karamor added to his goal tally this season as well as a brace from Duncan Omala, with both set to start and lead the attacking line.

Humphrey Katasi will remain in the Leopards goal after he made three crucial saves in the narrow defeat to Homeboyz.

Kelly Madada, Kennedy Owino, and Samuel Ssenyonjo all came off the bench in the last game and will be hoping to be included in the starting XI here.

Victor Omune has been far from his best but will be trusted to retain his starting role, leading the Ingwe attacking line.

Nairobi United vs AFC Leopards head-to-head and current form

These two sides have never played against each other and the new rivalry begins on Thursday.

The defeat against Homeboyz was Leopards only one in their last five matches, whilst their opponents have lost twice in that run.

Current form:

Nairobi United – WWDLL
AFC Leopards – LWWDW