The FKF Premier League matchweek seven continues today, Sunday, 8 November, with five matches on the cards, including the highly anticipated clash between defending champions Gor Mahia and Nairobi United.Kakamega Homeboyz take on Kenya Police FC, Bandari FC face Tusker FC, Mathare United host Posta Rangers, while Murang’a Seal lock horns with Ulinzi Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095231##Ahead of today's fixtures, KCB top the league table with 13 points following a 1-0 win over APS Bomet. Kenyan giants Gor Mahia sit second with 12 points, two ahead of arch-rivals AFC Leopards, who complete the top three.At the other end of the table, Mombasa United, who suffered a 3-2 defeat to Shabana, remain bottom of the standings with one point. They are joined in the relegation zone by Posta Rangers and Kakamega Homeboyz, who have four points apiece.Mariga, six others ousted at chaotic FKF SGM in MeruGor Mahia vs Nairobi UnitedDefending champions Gor Mahia will host 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Nairobi United at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga from 1615hrs in what promises to be an entertaining encounter.Meetings between the two sides have produced intense contests, with Nairobi United defeating Gor Mahia 2-1 to lift the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup. Their first-leg league meeting last season was abandoned due to fan trouble with the score at 1-1, before Naibois spoiled Gor Mahia’s league coronation by handing them a 1-0 defeat.K’Ogalo head into the match targeting three points as they seek to reclaim the top spot and return to winning ways following a 2-1 defeat to KCB in their last outing.WPL: Zetech, Gideon secure massive victories over Kayole, MathareThe Kenyan giants will be boosted by the return of captain Sylvester Owino as they look to address the defensive shortcomings that attracted criticism from fans during their defeat to KCB.Naibois, on the other hand, are under pressure to secure their first win of the season following a difficult start that has seen them go winless in their opening five matches.The big spenders head into the encounter in high spirits after securing a multi-million-shilling shirt sponsorship deal worth KSh380 million during the week.In a bid to match the huge Gor Mahia following expected at Wang’uru, club patron and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has provided 25 buses to ferry Nairobi United supporters to the match, with an additional five buses also made available to Gor Mahia fans.Mariga's faction reveals next move after FKF ousterUnder-fire tactician Patrick Aussems is targeting his first win at the expense of the 22-time league champions.“We have a plan. The players know what they need to do. Together with Gor Mahia, we are among the top five teams in the league, and therefore the players do not even need to be motivated.I know fans have been waiting for our first win, and so do I, and I want to promise that it will come in our match against Gor Mahia,” said Aussems.The match will also offer several players an opportunity to face their former clubs. Former Nairobi United captain Lesley Otieno and Enock Machaka will turn out for Gor Mahia, while Nairobi United's Alphonce Omija, Gad Mathews and Benson Omalla will face their former employers.Omija fires warning to former Gor Mahia teammates ahead of Nairobi United clashBandari FC vs Tusker FCAt the KPA Sports Club in Mbaraki, 2019 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Bandari will take on reigning Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker FC from 1400hrs, with three points at stake.Bandari will once again be chasing their maiden win of the season after recording four draws and suffering one defeat in their opening five matches.Tusker, on the other hand, will be looking to climb further up the table from their current ninth position, having collected six points despite having two games in hand.Last season, Bandari did the double over Tusker, winning 2-1 in the first leg before securing a 1-0 victory in the return fixture.Shabana edge Mombasa United in dramatic five-goal thriller to break into top 4Kakamega Homeboyz vs Kenya Police FCKakamega Homeboyz head coach Edward Manoah will be looking to ease the pressure on his position by securing a win when his side host Kenya Police FC at Bukhungu Stadium from 1500hrs.With Homeboyz languishing in the relegation zone, Manoah has come under intense pressure from both fans and the club's management, with his future hanging in the balance.Police, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain their impressive run since parting ways with coach Nicholas Muyoti. They have won two and drawn one of their last three matches.Harambee Stars midfielder to work under new South African coach at YangaMathare United vs Posta Rangers2008 champions Mathare United will host Posta Rangers at Moi Stadium in Embu from 1500hrs.Both sides suffered defeats in their previous outings and will be eager to return to winning ways, making this a crucial encounter for the two teams.Murang’a Seal vs Ulinzi StarsIn the other fixture of the day, Murang’a Seal will welcome military side Ulinzi Stars to St. Sebastian Park from 1500hrs as both teams seek valuable points.
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