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Winless Shabana will be looking to shift their fortunes at the Gusii stadium, playing hosts to Nairobi City Stars as leaders KCB travel away to Mathare United while Leopards look to get back to winning ways against Ulinzi Stars
A total of seven fixtures will be played across the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday November 3.
Pulse Sports takes a look at some of the mouth-watering clashes in match-week eight of the FKF-PL.
Shaban FC vs Nairobi City Stars
On Sunday at the Gusii Stadium, a winless Shabana will be looking to shake of their start-to-the-season blemishes and secure their first win of their campaign.
The Tore Bobe endured a horrid start to the season, placing bottom on the log with an abysmal three points accrued from five matches played.
Their last outing saw interim coach David Juma take charge of the side with uncertainty surrounding the future of coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo.
The side yielded a second half lead against Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday,October 26 to be denied their first win of the season as they continue their search.
City Stars on the other hand had contrasting fortunes on Monday, October 27, sinking defending champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at the Machakos Stadium to clinch their first victory of the campaign.
The result saw the side claw their way out of the relegation zone to place 14th with five points, having won one game, drawn two and lost three.
The Leonard Odipo-coached side will hope to build on their momentum when they travel to Gusii, looking to pile more misery on Shabana.
Mathare United vs KCB FC
Mathare United will have an uphill task of hosting leaders KCB at the Dandora stadium on Sunday, November 3.
The Slum Boys have blown hot and cold in their start to the season campaign with two wins, two draws and three losses to 8th on eight points.
Their last out outing saw the side routinely dispatch FC Talanta 2-0 at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday, October 26 with goals from Asieche Elli and Centric Asango.
The John Kamau-coached side will hope to build on the momentum and secure back-to-back victories.
In their way will be the formidable KCB whom have had an amazing start to the season placing at the summit with 17 points, five clear of Kariobangi Sharks in 2nd place.Th
The Bankers are yet tot taste defeat this season, having played seven matches, winning five and drawing two.
The side will however be without talisman Francis Kahiro who received a national team on Wednesday, October 30.
The forward has netted five times for the Bankers with two of those coming in their most recent outing against Tusker FC at the Sportpesa Arena on Saturday, October 26.
Patrick Odhiambo will have to make do without his star man as they look to maintain their unbeaten run.
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Migori Youth players nursing injuries after road accident while on their way to match venue
The Migori-based club suffered the setback in Nairobi while travelling to Machakos for a league match scheduled for Saturday.
Ulinzi Stars vs AFC Leopards
Elsewhere at the Kinoru Stadium, Ulinzi Stars will play host to AFC Leopards who are eager to get back to winning ways.
The Defence Forces sank Posta Rangers 2-1 in their last fixture having to come from behind at the Machakos stadium.
Goals from Fredrick Oduor and Enosh Ochieng canceled out Curtis Wekesa's strike to mount a second half comeback.
The result saw the side lift out the relegation zone to place 110th on six points, in six matches played.
AFC Leopards on the other hand, despite their somewhat brilliant start to the season have come up empty handed recently.
Having missed out on matchweek seven, Leopards last outing came in a 1-0 loss to Muarang'a Seal on Wednesday, October 23rd at the Sportpesa Arena.
Thomas Trcuha will be eager to get their season back on track with a win against the Defence Forces.
Leopards currently place 4th on the log with ten points in six matches played, winning three, drawing one and losing two.
FKF-PL SATURDAY'S FIXTURES
FC Talanta vs Kariobangi Sharks 13:00
Sofapaka FC vs Kakamega Homeboyz 15:00
Gor Mahia vs Murang'a Seal 16:00
SUNDAY'S FIXTURES
Shaban FC vs Nairobi City Stars 14:00
Mathare United vs KCB FC 115:00
Bidco United vs Mara Sugar 15:00
Ulinzi Stars vs AFC Leopards 16:00
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