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Four matches are lined up, with Kenya Police FC hosting Posta Rangers, Murang’a Seal welcoming Mathare United and AFC Leopards taking on Mombasa United at Wang’uru Stadium.

KCB FC have an opportunity to move three points clear at the top of the FKF Premier League when they visit Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday, while AFC Leopards will be aiming to keep their title ambitions on track with a victory over bottom-placed Mombasa United as Matchweek 7 comes to a close.

Four matches are lined up, with Kenya Police FC hosting Posta Rangers, Murang’a Seal welcoming Mathare United and AFC Leopards taking on Mombasa United at Wang’uru Stadium.

KCB and defending champions Gor Mahia are currently tied on 13 points, with both sides also having an identical goal difference. Gor Mahia are not in action this weekend because of the involvement of several players with the national team, giving the Bankers a chance to take advantage of their absence.

AFC Leopards sit third on 10 points, while Mombasa United are bottom with just one point. Kakamega Homeboyz and Mathare United are also in the relegation zone, each having collected five points.

Ingwe seek return to winning ways against struggling Mombasa

AFC Leopards will travel to Wang’uru Stadium for a 3:30 pm meeting with Mombasa United, knowing a win would take them level on points with Gor Mahia and put pressure on the leaders.

Ingwe were held to a goalless draw by 3K FC in their previous outing and will be eager to return to winning ways. Their defensive record offers encouragement, having conceded just once in their opening six matches.

However, they will be without Kelly Madada and performance analyst Josh Anngatia, who are away in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the Emerging Stars.

Mombasa United are still searching for their first victory since earning promotion to the top flight. One draw and five defeats have left them at the bottom, making Sunday's fixture another opportunity to turn their season around.

Head coach Abdulhamid Maolin has challenged his players to remain disciplined defensively while taking their chances when they move forward.

“It will be a tough match against a strong opponent. We carry lessons from our last match and sharpen our strengths as well as work on our weaknesses.

“We need to be sharp in transition moments, whether it is from set pieces or open play, because it will be a similar match against Leopards. They will try to play and control the game, and so we have to be good defensively and aggressive going forward when we win the ball,” said Maolin.

Police and Posta target back-to-back victories

Kenya Police FC will host Posta Rangers at Police Sacco Stadium in a 1:45 pm kick-off, with both sides seeking to build on their recent results.

Police have collected eight points from their last four matches since Antony Akhulia took over as interim head coach. They were held to a 2-2 draw away to Kakamega Homeboyz last time out and will be keen to return to winning ways on home soil.

Akhulia believes his team is ready for the challenge and has made it clear that maximum points are the priority as Police pursue their league ambitions.

“The team has prepared well to get three points at home. The technical bench has done its part, and all we are demanding from the team now is a win even as we aim at winning the league title,” he said.

Posta Rangers arrive in Nairobi encouraged by their 2-1 victory over Mathare United. Sitting 13th with seven points, the Mailmen will be chasing consecutive league wins for the first time this season.

Captain Faustine Ojiambo says the victory has lifted the mood in the camp and given the players confidence ahead of the trip.

“The morale in the camp has been high because we won our last match. We are therefore going all out to try and secure another win against a good side. The boys are ready for the task ahead,” said Ojiambo.

KCB eye top spot as Homeboyz battle to end poor run

 KCB have the chance to make a statement in the title race when they travel to Bukhungu Stadium to face Kakamega Homeboyz at 3:00 pm.

The Bankers have 13 points, level with Gor Mahia, and victory would give them a three-point advantage at the summit, at least until the defending champions return to action.

Homeboyz, meanwhile, are under pressure to revive their campaign. They have gone four matches without a win and remain in the relegation zone, with only five points from their opening six fixtures.

A victory over the league leaders would offer a timely boost for the Kakamega-based side, while another setback would deepen their early-season struggles.

Lopaga leads Murang’a Seal charge against Mathare

At St. Sebastian Park, Murang’a Seal will host Mathare United in another 3:00 pm kick-off, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the standings.

Seal, currently ninth, will hope to make home advantage count as they target a second win of the campaign. Much of their attacking inspiration could come from Josephat Lopaga, who was named the league's October Player of the Month after an impressive run of form.

Mathare United are also in need of points, having collected just five from six matches. The 2008 league champions will be determined to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Posta Rangers and secure a result that could help them climb out of the relegation zone.

With KCB chasing a cushion at the summit, Leopards eyeing second place and several sides fighting to escape the bottom end of the table, Sunday's fixtures carry significant weight at both ends of the standings.