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The law enforcers are keen to cement a top five finish as Kenyatta's men hope to ease their relegation fears
Kenya Police FC will chase a hat-trick of Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) victories when they face FC Talanta at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.
Police claimed a second successive league win when they beat Bidco 2-0 at home on Wednesday.
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The law enforcers are placed fifth on the league standings, 12 points behind table leaders Gor Mahia, but have a game in hand and coach Francis Baraza hopes to guide his charges to another victory to ensure they cement their top-five spot.
"Chances of us winning the league are still there. I am lucky that all of my remaining matches, starting with the game against Talanta, will all be played in Nairobi," he said.
Police have no suspension concerns coming into the game against FC Talanta, and they will be looking up to their dependable talisman Elvis Rupia for goals.
The former AFC Leopards attacker was on target on Wednesday when he scored a brace in their win against Bidco, and he will be oozing confidence in front of goal.
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Another Kenyan, Winny Chebet, fizzled out to finish 14th after clocking 4:24.21.
FC Talanta go into this battle without key forward Kevinton Machika, who is suspended, something that disturbs coach Ken Kenyatta's plans ahead of the clash.
Machika was red-carded in Talanta's last match against Nzoia Sugar, having just come from the bench on Wednesday in Bungoma.
Talanta last tasted victory on April 9 when they beat relegation-threatened Wazito 2-1 in a match played at Ruaraka.
Kenyatta's side are placed 15th on the log with 27 points from 28 matches played so far this season.
The experienced coach knows they must register positive results in the remaining matches, having lost their last game against Nzoia through a last-minute goal.
"We are taking one game at a time, and we know it is not going to be easy for Police, but we will go there to fight and get maximum points," Kenyatta said after the Nzoia's defeat.
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The gaffer maintains that Talanta will continue to fight on despite suffering defeat on Wednesday afternoon
Dependable forward Brian Yakhama is in good form, having netted eight goals this season, and he will be looking to add to his tally against Police.
In head-to-head stats, Police and Talanta have met in seven matches across all the competitions. Both teams have claimed two wins each, while four games have been drawn.
The last time the law enforcer and Talanta met, they played a 1-1 league match in February.
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