KCB FC have a chance to establish a clear advantage at the top of the FKF Premier League when they travel to Bukhungu Stadium to face Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday.

The Bankers lead the standings with 13 points, level with defending champions Gor Mahia, who are not in action this weekend.

A victory would take KCB to 16 points and give them a three-point cushion over their closest rivals.

KCB will therefore approach the encounter knowing that maximum points would strengthen their position at the summit as the league enters another round of matches.

Their opponents are experiencing a difficult spell. Kakamega Homeboyz are in the relegation zone with five points and have gone four consecutive matches without a victory.

The hosts will be eager to use their home advantage to change their fortunes, having struggled to turn their performances into positive results.

Their recent 2-2 draw against Kenya Police offered some encouragement, but they still need a win to move away from the bottom three.

KCB, meanwhile, will be wary of the challenge posed by a Homeboyz side desperate to end its poor run.

The visitors cannot afford to underestimate their opponents if they are to take full advantage of Gor Mahia's absence.

The defending champions' involvement in the national team setup has created an opening for KCB to move ahead in the title race, at least temporarily.

For Homeboyz, the stakes are equally high.

Another disappointing result would leave them under further pressure as they attempt to climb out of the relegation positions.

The fixture also offers KCB an opportunity to strengthen their early-season title credentials.

The match kicks off at 3pm at Bukhungu Stadium.