Nairobi United hosts Kakamega Homeboyz on Wednesday afternoon at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, in a rescheduled FKF Premier League clash, with the fixture coming just before attention shifts to the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 this weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match was initially slated for Tuesday, 20 January, but was postponed due to Nairobi United’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup. Now, the Godfrey Oduor-led side will play their final game in hand, aiming to level up with most teams who have already played 27 matches this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658371##Both sides head into the encounter in high spirits after registering identical results over the weekend. Nairobi United cruised to a dominant 3-0 victory over Shabana FC, while Kakamega Homeboyz matched that scoreline with a comfortable win against Mathare United, setting up a high-confidence showdown as both teams target maximum points.The two teams have only met twice in history, with Nairobi United coming out on top on both occasions, first securing a 2-0 win in the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal en route to lifting the trophy last season and earning continental football, before repeating the same scoreline in their league meeting at Bukhungu Stadium earlier in the campaign.Mustafa Kizza reveals promise made to Wanyama, Mariga before scoring worldieIn the standings, seven points separate the two sides. Kakamega Homeboyz sit third with 45 points from 26 matches, while Nairobi United are seventh with 38 points.United have also been boosted by the return of key players ahead of the clash. Long-term absentee Ovella Ochieng is back after recovering from a shoulder injury that has kept him out since January. Right-back Yusuf Mainge and striker Benson Omala have also returned after minor fitness concerns.“We are delighted to welcome back Ovella and Mainge. Omala also had a knock but has since recovered, and I can say that we now have a full house. We pushed our opponents in our last match, and the boys have prepared well for the upcoming match as well," said assistant coach Sadique Ambani.Victor Wanyama explains source of Tottenham Hotspur's struggles this seasonThe tactician expressed confidence in his team’s readiness, emphasising that preparations have been thorough ahead of the crucial tie.“We always prepare every battle as usual, and we are happy with how the boys have trained since our last match,” he added.The game starts at 4 PM.Five Harambee Stars Prospects Benni McCarthy is scouting in Germany
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