By Samuel Gacharira,

Tenth placed Mathare United have to forget the misfortune that clouded their fine midweek performance against Tusker in the process losing two vital points via an own goal conceded late in the game. The slum boys welcome Western Stima in the first match of a double header at the Nyayo Stadium.

Stanley Okumbi’s charges will draw confidence from the fact that the power men have never beaten them in Nairobi, the best result being a barren draw back in 2012. Having raised their targets this season since acquiring Britam as sponsors, the home side know that anything less than victory will do more harm than good.

Form over the last five games

However, they come up against an improved Western Stima side that sits at position 4 on the standings with 19 points level with third placed Thika United. For Henry Omino, a point on the road against a decent team like Mathare United is a plus but he knows that a win is manageable going by their performance against the league leaders in their last match.

For the visitors, Fred Shimonyo is expected to deputize for injured captain George Wesa while the hosts will welcome back Robinson Kamura and Robert Mboya from national duty. Harrison Mwendwa’s availability is still doubtful having suffered a knock during the international break.

The match will kickoff at 1330hrs EAT on Sunday.