This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
Mathare United, the Slum Boys, will face Posta Rangers in a round eight Kenyan Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Friday afternoon.
Mathare United remains unbeaten so far in the league, sitting ninth on the log with 10 points. Posta Rangers, on the other hand, have only lost once and are eighth with 10 points but a superior goal difference.
Posta Rangers will miss forward Marcelus Ingotsi due to a thigh strain he suffered in training this week. Veteran Joackins Atudo and Cavin Odongo are also out for the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgeries.
Posta Rangers coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omolo is optimistic about his team's chances, saying, 'I expect a tough and entertaining match as usual whenever we face Mathare United. They are unbeaten so far and it means something good is going on in the team. We have prepared well for the game and we will be going for the three points.'
Mathare United tactician Salim Ali is wary of the threat posed by the Posta Rangers attack line, saying, 'They have a dangerous set of forwards led by Danson Kago and Gearson Likono who are both talented and experienced. Our defence has to be very sharp to contain them throughout the match.'
Other matches scheduled for the weekend include Tusker vs. Nzoia Sugar and AFC Leopards vs. Ulinzi Stars, both to be played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
