In their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive Kenyan Premier League title, Gor Mahia have in recent weeks claimed significant scalps in the shape of eternal rivals AFC Leopards and on Wednesday, highflying Kakamega Homeboyz.
Tomorrow, they face yet another tough obstacle to their aspiration, Bandari. The Dockers have posted a mixed bag of results since their ouster from the CAF Confederations Cup with just one win in their last five outings.
History has, however, shown in the last couple of years that they save their best for meetings with the 'big boys' in the division. Gor will thus have to be wary of Bernard Mwalala's charges, who have fallen far away from their title contenders tag and sit down in 12th with nine points from eight matches.
Abdalla Hassan, Darius Msagha and William Wadri are the forwards K'Ogalo must keep a keen eye on if they are to come away from Mombasa's Mbaraki Stadium unscathed.
For Gor,'Mashemeji derby' hero Yikpe Gnamien will lead the search for goals alongside Ghanaian Francis Afiriye, who was on the scoresheet against Homeboyz. Steven Polack's charges hold a four-point lead at the summit over Posta Rangers who face a tricky clash against former champions Tusker.
Posta are one of the in-form teams in the KPL and will provide headaches to the brewers in Machakos. Sammy Omollo's side are unbeaten in their last five outings and have conceded a measly four goals in 10 outings.
AFC Leopards will entertain rejuvenated Kisumu All-Stars in the second match at the Kenyatta stadium.
Chemelil Sugar are likely to follow neighbours Sony Sugar out of the KPL should they not honour their home match against Mathare United. After their midweek demolition of Kariobangi Sharks, soldiers Ulinzi Stars host Nzoia United at Nakuru's Afraha Stadium.
