Gor Mahia will be chasing their first back-to-back victories in the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season when they take on APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday, 17 October, while KCB welcome Mathare United to Police Sacco Stadium in another league encounter.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe record league champions head into the clash against APS Bomet on the back of an entertaining 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal in their season opener on Tuesday, 13 October.Head coach Charles Akonnor's charges will be keen to build on that result and maintain their position at the summit of the standings, where they currently lead on goal difference.Odhiambo opens up on handling pressure on his Gor Mahia debutHowever, APS Bomet will present a stern test, with the two sides having shared victories in their previous meetings during the Law Enforcers' debut season in the top flight last term.The Mozzart Bet-backed side claimed a memorable 4-1 victory over Gor Mahia at Nyayo National Stadium in their first meeting, with Hansel Ochieng, who has since joined K'Ogalo, scoring twice.Gor Mahia responded in the reverse fixture at Kericho Green Stadium, where they edged Bomet 2-1 to level the head-to-head record between the sides.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036869##The emphatic defeat remains a significant talking point ahead of Saturday's encounter, with Gor Mahia determined to avoid a repeat and assert their authority against a side that demonstrated its ability to trouble the established league contenders.Speaking ahead of the match, Akonnor acknowledged the quality of the opposition and praised their coach for his work last season, when APS Bomet fought to secure their top-flight status.“Well, first you need to assess the opponent very well. They have a coach who understands the game deeply and knows what to do at every given time. Blow for Harambee Starlets as striker is set to miss Malawi clashHe worked so hard last season to get them out of trouble. In the last 10 games before the season came to an end, he was the best manager,” Akonnor said.The Ghanaian tactician expects his players to approach the contest with intensity, maintain possession and push forward to unsettle Bomet's defensive organisation.“It is a big task for us, but we can achieve success if we work aggressively and maintain our momentum by keeping the ball and progressing into the opponent’s half. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10036881##That will be our way of approaching tomorrow’s game. We are determined to get a good result tomorrow,” he added.Despite Gor Mahia's attacking promise in their opening fixture, Akonnor also identified defensive lapses as an area requiring immediate attention after his side conceded twice against Murang'a Seal.“We will have to see to it and rectify those mistakes and improve. But what was positive was that we scored four goals. STARS ABROAD: Ochieng makes European debut as Tera captains Ararat-ArmeniaIt is an impressive performance that needs encouragement. We will look at the two goals we conceded and see how we can prevent them in the near future,” he noted.With three points at stake, Gor Mahia will seek to strengthen their early-season title credentials.KCB, Mathare seek first win of the seasonElsewhere, KCB will be aiming to register their first victory of the campaign when they host Mathare United at Police Sacco Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036857##The Bankers opened their season with a draw against Nairobi United and will be eager to turn their promising start into maximum points against a Mathare side that has historically proved a competitive opponent.Under three-time title-winning coach Robert Matano, KCB will draw confidence from their head-to-head record, having won nine of their previous 17 meetings with Mathare United, who have registered three victories.The remaining five encounters have ended in draws, underlining the competitive nature of the fixture.Adel Amrouche compares his Harambee Stars tenure to Benni McCarthy'sMatano expects a difficult contest against a well-organised Mathare side but believes his team can find a way through if they execute their game plan effectively.“They are a well-organised side. They are a strong team, and we will try to unlock that. It will be a tough call, but we will aim to win the contest,” he said.Midfielder Brian Ouru, who is set to face his former employers, is equally optimistic about KCB's prospects. He said the team had used the preparations to address the shortcomings exposed in their opening match, particularly in front of goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036864##“We have had good preparations by working on our main undoing, which was scoring, and yes, I am confident we will score and win the tie,” Ouru said.The two sides shared the spoils in terms of victories last season, with Mathare United winning the first-leg encounter 1-0 before KCB claimed a 2-1 victory in the return fixture.That history sets the stage for another closely contested meeting, with both teams eager to collect their first three points of the new campaign.