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Ingwe’s technical bench is expected to name a strong starting XI, but who are their key players?
The Sunday Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium gives AFC Leopards a chance to try and beat Gor Mahia for the first time since 2016.
But going into the Football Kenya Federation Premier League match, K’Ogalo are in better form compared to Ingwe.
In fact, the game carries more stakes for Gor Mahia than to Leopards. The record league champions seriously need the points to keep Tusker, second on the log, at arm’s length as they chase another title.
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Ingwe’s coach, Patrick Aussems, looks to have resigned already, describing the remaining league matches as not so important. But will he field a weaker squad to take on Gor Mahia?
Most likely he will not, and thus his usual key players are expected to maintain their slots in the starting lineup.
Levis Opiyo
Opiyo is in contention for the Golden Glove award at the end of the season.
Should he manage a clean sheet against his former side, that will surely boost his confidence. This makes the game a bigger adventure for the goalkeeper, as he has to fight for something out of it.
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Robert Mudenyu
The former Sony Sugar man is expected to marshal the backline as he operates at the heart of the defence.
After keeping Nzoia Sugar – another club that is mathematically challenging for the title - at bay in their previous game, a bigger task lies ahead for Mudenyu.
Brian Wanyama
He is expected to be lined up in deep midfield, meaning he will perform triple duty by cushioning the back four, linking up with the attacking players effectively, and at the same time frustrating Gor Mahia’s moves.
A big day and test for the player who has earned Aussems’ trust.
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Eugene Mukangula/Giovanni Lukhumwa
The two are expected to give Aussems a slight selection headache.
Should the Belgian coach go for Mukangula, then he will be convinced that experience will be key in dealing with Gor Mahia in midfield. On the other hand, Lukhumwa offers the speed and agility needed in high tempo games.
The choice between the two midfielders will be greatly informed by how Aussems has analysed their next opponents and how he plans to tackle them.
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16:39 - 12.05.2023
FKFPL ‘AFC Leopards have lost the Mashemeji Derby already’ – Pamzo
The Kenyan tactician feels K’Ogalo have collected three points from Ingwe even before the ball rolls.
Ojo Olaniyi
The Nigerian is set to lead Ingwe’s attacking mission.
Leopards need goals, and Olaniyi will be under pressure to provide them. However, facing a backline that has only conceded four goals in five games will be a somewhat tough task for him.
But given how he has delivered before, he is expected to perform even better on Sunday.
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