Former Harambee Stars team manager Willis Waliaula has backed AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia to battle for the title right to the end, with the two sides locked in a fierce race at the top of the table.Gor Mahia currently lead with 57 points after 26 matches while AFC Leopards sit just two points behind on 55, having played a game more. It marks the first time in over a decade that Ingwe are firmly in the title conversation, with the team grinding out results even in matches where they have not been at their best, an improvement that has caught the attention of many observers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647723##With seven and eight matches remaining respectively, Waliaula, who has previously served as team manager at Harambee Stars, Sofapaka, and AFC Leopards, believes the race will go down to the wire. He also praised the influence of fans in pushing both teams to maintain high performance levels.“The title race is between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, and it’s promising to go down to the wire. The two teams are not dropping points easily, and that is a good thing. I like the way their fans are pushing them to deliver good results,” Waliaula told Citizen Digital.Esse Akida on what it meant for Kibera Soccer to play at Nyayo StadiumHe further noted the impact of the Ambani brothers’ legacy at AFC Leopards, linking it to the club’s renewed title ambition.“The Ambani brothers’ spirit has really lifted the team. The chairman and the coach understand how important it is for AFC to win the title. The last time they won, in 1998, they were the lead strikers. I believe that legacy is playing a crucial role for the current players,” he added.Red hot Aldrine Kibet bags 11th goal of the season for Celta VigoOn the relegation front, Waliaula expressed concern over Sofapaka’s struggles, admitting he does not see his former side avoiding the drop. The club sits bottom of the table with 16 points from 27 matches, nine points adrift of safety.“It is sad to see them in that position, but I don’t see them surviving relegation. They lack quality players and the motivation to deal with the pressure,” he stated.Bundesliga giants outline Harambee Stars prospect's strengths after move from Bayern
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