Here is everything you need to know about the key players set to face off in the Mahemeji derby a the Nyayo Stadium.
The mouth-watering Mashemeji derby clash pitting AFC Leopards against Gor Mahia is finally set to be played on Sunday at the Nyayo Stadium.
The first leg has been postponed twice but the two sides are set to rekindle their rivalry once again, with derby bragging rights and maximum points up for grab.
Pulse Sports brings you the key players that could decide the match as the build-up to the derby enters homestretch.
Clifton Miheso
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Miheso has been tasked to lead a young AFC Leopards side as the captain. Miheso is known for his creativity, speed, acceleration, vision, dribbling, passing and ability to open up the game by bringing his skills into play.
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Austin Odhiambo
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Although his participation is in doubt and faces a race against time to be fully fit for the derby following a knee injury, Odhiambo will be dangerous whether he starts or comes off the bench for Gor Mahia.
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With eight goals to his name and being the current club top scorer, the attacking midfielder can cause problems with his dribbling and creativity as well as his scoring prowess.
Alpha Onyango
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The Gor Mahia forward is one of the inform players in the league have scored in three back-to-back matches and remains odds on favourite to score against AFC Leopards given his predatory instincts in front of the goal.
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Kelly Madada
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The Leopards' attacking prodigy has been a joy to watch as he enjoys his breakthrough season at the den. Since making his debut against Tusker early in the season, Madada has nailed down a regular spot.
Gedeon Bendeka
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Gor Mahia's Congolese forward has managed five goals so far this season although he has been used mostly from the bench. In a previous interview, Pulse Sports reported Bendeka's eagerness to score in his first Mashemeji derby appearance.