AFC Leopards vs Bandari

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July 14, 2018

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Recap

AFC Leopards will host Bandari at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday as they look to revenge for first leg’s 1-0 loss to Bandari in Mombasa. Both teams won their last games 1-0 and head into the game in dire need of three vital points.
Key players
Nigerian striker Alex Orotomal made his debut against Sony Sugar and he is likely to start the game after impressing. Wingers Brian Marita and Jeffari Owiti will be key in providing the crosses for the tall Nigerian striker. Leopards captain Duncan Otieno will also be key in midfield. For Bandari, Strikers William Wadri, Hassan Abdallah and Darius Msagha will key as Bernard Mwalala goes out in each of his second win as Bandari coach. New signings Benjamin Mosha and Yema Mwana will also be crucial.
Team news
AFC Leopards will be without midfielder, Whyvonne Isuza who is also their top scorer with 9 goals. Isuza is suspended for the game. New signing Musa Saad is injured and will not feature in the game. For Bandari they have all their players available for the game.
Distance/Pitch
Machakos is 60 Kilometers from Leopards base and around 400 Kilometers from where Bandari are located. The pitch is currently in good state due to reduction rains.
Style of play
AFC Leopards plays attacking football and new Bandari coach Bernard Mwalala is slowly transforming the team to an attacking one as well. They used to play defensive football under former coach Ken Odhiambo.
Coaches’ comments
“We will approach the game with the same plan, equal attitude and respect with which we face all the other matches. Saad Musa is still out injured but all the other players are in good shape and looking forward to the match.” – Rodolfo Zapata, AFC Leopards Head Coach.
“Leopards is a big team, we respect team but we will be in Nairobi to play and win. We have prepared well for the game and I believe if we execute our game plan well we will get the three points,” Nzoia coach Bernard Mwalala said.