This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
Kenyan Premier League (KPL) action resumes this weekend with Sony Sugar hosting Kisumu All Stars in Awendo on Saturday.
Sony Sugar, currently 16th on the log with just three points after six matches, is at risk of being expelled from the league if they fail to honour one more game.
Despite the challenges, head coach James Nandwa says the team is ready for the match after resuming training this week.
"We have trained for three days and even though we are not a full house yet, I am happy with the work we have put in so far," Nandwa told Nation Sport on Friday.
"Kisumu All Stars might not be doing very well in the league so far but the fact that they have been active means they are at an advantage," he added.
Sony chairman Gabriel Otiende, however, insists that the financial situation at the club is still dire.
"We are aware that we will be expelled from the league if we don’t honour one more game but really it is not our making – the reality is we are in a bad situation financially and people should not be surprised if we fold up soon," he said.
Assistant coach Andrew Aroka of Kisumu All Stars believes his team will record their first win on Saturday.
"Inexperience has really been our major undoing but we have learnt crucial lessons and especially this week we have been working at fixing some mistakes in the team. Everyone is ready and the mood in the team ahead of the game is perfect," he said.
Other league matches scheduled for Saturday include Chemelil Sugar vs Kakamega Homeboyz, KCB vs Zoo, Ulinzi Stars vs Tusker, Nzoia Sugar vs Kariobangi Sharks, and Posta Rangers vs Wazito.
The Narok Stadium will host a double header on Sunday, featuring Melis Medo’s Wazito against Posta Rangers and Sofapaka vs AFC Leopards.
Match Schedule:
- Sony Sugar v Kisumu AllStars – Awendo – 12pm
- Chemelil Sugar v Kakamega Homeboyz – Chemelil - 3pm
- KCB v Zoo – Machakos – 3pm
- Ulinzi Stars v Tusker – Nakuru – 3pm
- Nzoia Sugar v Kariobangi Sharks – Sudi – 3pm
- Posta Rangers v Wazito – Narok – 2pm (Live)
- Sofapaka v AFC Leopards – Narok – 4:15pm (Live)
