The stage is set for FKF Premier League 2023/24 season second leg which starts this weekend.
As the reaches its midpoint, and as the league table begins to take shape, several captivating narratives emerge, setting the stage for the second half of the season.
Defending champions Gor Mahia have risen to the top of the standings, displacing early leaders Posta Rangers. They have created a seven point gap at the summit, remaining undefeated in the season so far.
Despite a sluggish start to the season, Nairobi City Stars’ remarkable six match winning streak has pushed them to second place.
As it stands, matchday 11 appears to be their turning point. At this time last season, they were in 16th place with 12 points, a stark contrast to the 30 points they boast of currently.
Posta Rangers, who enjoyed a steady start to the season, topped the table from matchday 3 to 12. However, they have now slipped down to third place owing to only getting 4 points out of a possible 15 in their last five matches.
A relegation fight is unfolding with Sofapaka currently sits in the relegation play-off spot, tied in points with Ulinzi Stars on 17 points, who are slightly out of the danger zone at 15th place.
KPL returnees Shabana have had a turbulent campaign since their promotion. They currently find themselves positioned 17th with 14 points, as Nzoia Sugar is placed last.
The Cane Millers have been unable to replicate their previous season’s success, where they finished third.
In the race for the golden boot, Benson Omalla leads the race with nine goals, followed by Bonface Muchiri, Moses Shummah, Vincent Owino, and Awita Batts, with six goals each.
Gor Mahia’s Kevin Omondi has kept 11 clean sheets, while Tusker’s Brian Bwire follows closely with nine clean sheets.
The mid-season transfer window has been opened on Monday, January 8, 2024, for the FKF Premier League.
Clubs can beef up their squads as they proceed to the second leg of the 2023/24 season before the window closes on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 1700 hrs.
Only players whose transfers and/or registrations will be completed by Wednesday of every week shall be eligible to play in the weekend matches.
The second leg resumes this weekend with two TV-featured matches on Azam Sports on Saturday and Sunday. Gor Mahia will take on Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday, and Ulinzi Stars will host KCB on Sunday.
Saturday, January 13th, 2023
Gor Mahia vs Kariobangi Sharks (Machakos Stadium, 3 pm) AZAM TV
Kakamega Homeboyz vs Bandari (Bukhungu Stadium, 3 pm)
Sunday, January 14th, 2023
Bidco United vs Kenya Police (Thika Stadium, 3 pm)
Tusker vs Sofapaka (Machakos Stadium, 3 pm)
Muhoroni Youth vs AFC Leopards (Mambo Leo Stadium, 3 pm)
Nzoia Sugar vs Shabana (Sudi Stadium, 3 pm). Ends
Nairobi City Stars vs Posta Rangers (Ruaraka Grounds, 3 pm)
Murang’a Seal vs Talanta (Sportpesa Arena, 3 pm)
Ulinzi Stars vs KCB (Ulinzi Sports Complex, 3 pm) AZAM TV.
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