Sony Sugar FC welcomes Tusker FC at the unpredictable Awendo Green Stadium in what could be the pre title decider before the league leaders face Gor mahia in the penultimate match day 30.
Tusker on 55 points are 4 points ahead of the defending champions ,The brewers dropped points against lowly Nairobi City Stars while Gor’s 2-0 win over bitter rivals AFC leopards in Nairobi derby rekindled the Green Army’s chances of going for their fourth straight league title.
Tusker having won the domestic cup( The Gotv Shield) are assured of continental showpiece next year while Gor Mahia may miss out totally if they don’t reclaim the title.
The match between Sony Sugar and Tusker has always been a tough match ,Earlier this year in the first leg the two teams drew 1-1 in Nairobi .Tusker has won five of their encounters while Sony has won 3 with only one match ending in draw in recent matches
21-5-2016 -Tusker 1-1 Sony Sugar
21-10-2015 -Sony Sugar 0-1 Tusker
30-5-2015 -Tusker 2-0 Sony Sugar
12-7-2014 -Sony Sugar 1-0 Tusker
09-4-2014 –Tusker 1-0 Sony sugar
2-11-2013 -Tusker 2-3 Sony Sugar
14-4-2013 -Sony Sugar 1-0 Tusker
18-8-2012- Tusker 1-0 Sony Sugar
8-4-2012 -Sony Sugar 0-1 Tusker
With only three rounds of matches remaining ,Tusker lead the standings with 52 points ,4 ahead of Gor Mahia but with an inferior goal difference. Gor Mahia will on the other hand meet slum boys Mathare in an earlier kick off the same
For Gor Mahia coach Ze Maria ,the title race is not over yet and Tusker should celebrate yet.speaking to kpl.co.ke the coach said next week will be the deciding factor ‘By the end of next weekend it will be clear whether we shall lifting the league trophy or not.I know that Tusker drew their last game and yes I followed their performance every week but I don’t want to be preoccupied on whether they win or lose their matches’
After this round of matches leaders Tusker will have to square it out with another wounded giant AFC leopards before the epic final day drama with rivals and defending champions Gor Mahia.
For Gor Mahia ,they need to compose themselves and ensure maximum points from the slum boys and ensure Muhoroni Youth does not cause them another nightmare before their clash with brewers.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the final day drama with the trophy this time being placed at a central place
