Bitter rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will face off on Sunday evening at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani, in a highly anticipated Kenyan Premier League match.
This season, unlike the previous three, the odds are evenly poised between the two teams. As the reigning champions, Gor Mahia cannot be underestimated, while AFC Leopards are gaining momentum.
Last season, Gor Mahia won the championship undefeated, while Leopards struggled to find their footing. However, this season, Gor Mahia's performance has stalled, and Leopards have seen a recent improvement in their fortunes.
Gor Mahia, under the leadership of 47-year-old Scottish coach Frank Nuttall, has been struggling in various areas, including midfield and defense. The team is currently winless in three league matches, with three consecutive draws.
In contrast, AFC Leopards, led by 49-year-old Belgian coach Ivan Minnaert, are performing well, with a draw and two wins in their recent matches. This has propelled them to the top of the league standings ahead of the weekend's matches.
Minnaert downplayed the significance of the upcoming match, saying,
"Nothing special. It’s a game like any other. We have no pressure because we are playing the champions. So, the pressure is on them. If we win, if we score, the celebration is going to be the same."
His statement may exert additional pressure on Gor Mahia's coach, Frank Nuttall, who will likely strive to secure his first victory of the season.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi News.
