Four matches will be staged this afternoon as the fifth round of the FKF Premier League season comes to a close.Unbeaten Shabana FC will host Kenya Police FC in the standout fixture at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsElsewhere, Tusker FC will welcome Mara Sugar in Murang’a, Ulinzi Stars will face Mathare United at the Vapor Grounds in Ngong, while Posta Rangers entertain league newcomers 3K FC at the Police Sacco Stadium.Shabana FC vs Kenya Police FCThe afternoon's headline fixture will take place at Afraha Stadium, where unbeaten Shabana FC welcome Kenya Police FC in a 4:15 pm kick-off.Although Shabana remain unbeaten, they have gone three matches without a victory. After opening their campaign with a 1-0 win over 10-man Posta Rangers, the Glamour Boys have registered three successive draws.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077468##Shabana have displayed some eye-catching football this season, but their inability to turn performances into victories could soon become a concern for coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim.A positive result against Police would provide a timely boost.Recovering Harambee Stars striker suffers fresh injury setback in EuropeKenya Police, meanwhile, arrive in Nakuru on the back of their first victory of the season, having edged Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in midweek contest.The Law Enforcers recently appointed Frenchman Raphael Pilato to replace Nicholas Muyoti, and the new coach will be keen to build on his winning start by securing a second consecutive victory.Pilato will be assisted by Anthony Akhulia, who understands the pressure that comes with the club's recent struggles to get results.Speaking after the victory over Ulinzi, Akhulia acknowledged the expectations at the club and promised a strong response in their next assignment.“At Police, they don't take a loss easily, so it is up to me to make sure I am not in the frying pan. We will now focus on the next match against Shabana, which will not be easy. We will make sure the team works towards a win,” he said.The two sides met three times last season, twice in the league and once in the Mozzart Bet Cup. Shabana won one of the league encounters, with the other ending in a draw, while Police claimed victory in the cup meeting.Robert Matano's KCB condemn Gor Mahia to first league defeat of the seasonPosta Rangers vs 3K FCAt the Police Sacco Stadium, Posta Rangers will be looking to extend their recent improvement when they host league newcomers 3K FC.After suffering back-to-back defeats in their opening two matches, the Mailmen have steadied their campaign, collecting four points from their last two outings.They opened the season with a 1-0 defeat to Shabana before suffering a heavy 5-1 loss to Murang’a Seal. However, they responded with a 1-0 victory over KCB before holding Bandari FC to a goalless draw in Mombasa during their midweek assignment.Zedekiah Otieno's charges will now hope to build on that momentum against a 3K FC side seeking an immediate response following their first defeat of the campaign.The newcomers had enjoyed an encouraging start, going unbeaten in their opening three matches. They began with successive draws against Mara Sugar and Bandari before claiming a notable victory over Murang’a Seal in the Murima Derby.However, their impressive run came to an abrupt end on Wednesday when APS Bomet handed them a 3-0 defeat at the Raila Odinga Stadium.Coach Nicodemus Omasete will be looking for an improved performance from his players as they seek to get their campaign back on track against the Mailmen.Kick-off is set for 2 PM.No public money for Bayern, Ajax match as government reveals how over Ksh 1 billion will be raisedTusker FC vs Mara SugarTusker FC will welcome Mara Sugar in Murang’a as the Brewers seek to recover from their midweek setback.Tusker have played just two league matches this season after being away on continental duty. They opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars before suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mathare United in their most recent outing.Mara Sugar, meanwhile, head into the encounter among the league's unbeaten sides after recording one victory and three draws in their opening four matches.The Millers will be keen to maintain that run and could pose a stern challenge to a Tusker side still finding its rhythm following its continental engagements.The game commences at 3 PM.Ulinzi Stars vs Mathare UnitedAt the Vapor Grounds in Ngong, Ulinzi Stars will face Mathare United in a meeting between two sides seeking consistency.Ulinzi have endured a difficult start to the campaign, losing two of their opening four matches. Their latest setback came in midweek when they fell 1-0 to Kenya Police FC, leaving them eager to respond with a positive result.Big-spending Nairobi United, Bandari extend winless starts after Sunday’s stalemateHowever, they face a Mathare United side that will be buoyed by its impressive 2-1 victory over Tusker FC in midweek.The Slum Boys will be looking to build on that result and secure another victory, while Ulinzi will be under pressure to get their campaign back on track.The match starts at 1 PM.
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