LAFC Leopards have an opportunity to move level on points with Gor Mahia when they take on Mombasa United in Sunday's FKF Premier League encounter at Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga.

Ingwe are third in the standings with 10 points and could climb to 13 with victory, matching the tally of their traditional rivals, who are not playing this weekend because of the involvement of several players with the national team.

The 1998 league champions will, however, need to respond after dropping points in their previous outing.

They were held to a goalless draw by 3K FC, leaving them with one win to show from their recent fixture.

Their defensive record remains one of their strongest features this season.

Leopards have conceded only once in six league matches, an achievement they will want to maintain against a Mombasa side struggling to find its feet in the top flight.

Head coach's preparations will also be affected by the absence of Kelly Madada and performance analyst Josh Anngatia, who are in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the Emerging Stars.

Mombasa United arrive in difficult circumstances.

The newly promoted side have collected just one point from their opening six matches and remain at the bottom of the table.

They are yet to record their first victory since earning promotion.

Coach Abdulhamid Maolin is aware of the challenge awaiting his players and has emphasised the need for defensive discipline and better decision-making when possession changes hands.

He explained that his team must remain organised against Leopards while taking advantage of opportunities to attack.

Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm.