They say the enemy of your enemy is your friend. The Football Kenya Federation Premier League has reached an intriguing moment, with just two games to go.
All eyes are on the top two contenders headed for a dramatic battle this coming Sunday at their respective match venues. Second-placed Gor Mahia will face Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, while league leaders Kenya Police will battle it out against Shabana at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Both matches will take place simultaneously on Sunday, June 15th.
Shabana’s performance will be pivotal, as they prepare to take on the Police in a match that could significantly influence the race for the 2024/25 league title. Kenya Police needs just a draw against Shabana, while Gor Mahia must secure a win against Ulinzi Stars. Shabana has the potential to play a crucial role as the FKF Premier League approaches a dramatic finale, with Kenya Police and Gor Mahia fighting for the title.
Gor Mahia aims to win against Ulinzi Stars to keep their title hopes alive and push the race to the final match against Kenya Police FC. But will Shabana do the unthinkable at Kenyatta Stadium? This is a question that lingers in the minds of many football pundits.
With only two matches remaining—against Kenya Police and Ulinzi Stars—maximizing their points could propel the Tore Bobe boys into a rare top-three finish, provided their rivals falter. Defeating Kenya Police would not only assist Gor Mahia but also serve as a reminder that the Glamour Boys are giants in their own right, capable of toppling any opponent on any given day.
Gor Mahia’s campaign has been marred by frequent leadership changes that have hindered consistency. The defending champions began the season under Brazilian coach Leo Neiva, whose short tenure ended after just a few months. Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno was briefly appointed as head coach but was soon replaced by Sinisa Mihic.
Mihic managed to bring some stability and got the team back into contention, but his stay was also brief. He was dismissed before the end of the season, leading to Otieno’s return as interim coach once again.
Currently, Gor Mahia sits second on the league table with 55 points, while Kenya Police leads with 61 points. Both teams have two games left, with a crucial head-to-head matchup in the final encounter. The maximum points that Gor Mahia can collect will only put them level with Kenya Police if the Polisi side suffers two losses.
As Gor Mahia depends on their fierce rival Shabana FC to do them a favor, they also rely on Ulinzi Stars—longtime rivals of Kenya Police—to offer them a safe landing and progress to the decisive final battle yet to unfold after Sunday.
All three entities—Gor Mahia, Kenya Police FC, and Ulinzi Stars—will clash this Sunday, with the defining factor being Ulinzi Stars and the Tore Bobe boys, all converging for one last battle in the FKF Premier League for the 2024/2025 season.