Gor Mahia will host Kenya Police FC at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon in a Round 31 encounter, with kickoff scheduled for 1615 Hrs.
The match serves as a potential title decider for the league leaders, as a victory for Gor would all but place one hand on their record 22nd league crown.
For the Law Enforcers, is a matter of pride and momentum, as they look to cement their status as the league’s most improved side and spoil the impending celebrations of the record champions.
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Gor Mahia aim to restore nine-point lead
Gor Mahia, sitting comfortably at the top with 64 points, enter the fray aiming to maintain their dominance following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Mumias last week.
Meanwhile, Kenya Police travel across the city in third place with 51 points, currently enjoying an eight-match unbeaten streak and looking to prove they can topple the giants on the big stage.
TEAM NEWS
Gor Mahia
Head coach Charles Akonnor faces a significant selection headache as star midfielder Enock Morrison is ruled out, serving a suspension following a red card picked up against Kakamega Homeboyz in Mumias last weekend.
However, in a major boost for the record champions, top scorer Felix Oluoch has returned to training sessions and is currently under close medical supervision, with the Harambee Stars forward expected to make a comeback soon.
Kenya Police FC
The Law Enforcers are significantly bolstered by the return of Job Ochieng’. The 2024/25 Golden Glove winner is available for selection again after a two-month spell on the sidelines with an injury.
What has been said before the clash
Nicholas Muyoti (Kenya Police FC)
“We are still in the title race. Tomorrow’s match is a perfect opportunity for us to send a good statement. I believe my players are ready and just the fact they’re facing Gor Mahia is a good motivation in itself. The boys know that the league is running away from them, but they’ve told me that they’re still in it.”
Charles Akonnor (Gor Mahia)
“It is a very important match. We will have to do our best to keep our levels and momentum that we have been maintaining in previous matches. We are looking forward to making sure we get a positive point.”
Recent Form and H2H
- Gor Mahia: W-W-D-W-W (13 points from last 15)
- Kenya Police FC: W-W-D-W-W (13 points from last 15)
Gor Mahia secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg at the Police Sacco Stadium back in November.
In their last five league meetings, Gor Mahia has won twice while Police has claimed one victory. Notably, Kenya Police have struggled to break down the K’Ogalo defense recently, failing to score in three of their last four league encounters.