Greensharks tackle Badgers in hockey league
What you need to know:
- Amira Sailors take on Kenyatta University Titans in the only women’s top flight match on the cards. KU’s men’s team, the Vultures, battle United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) in a universities derby.
- Greensharks will be playing their third straight match in as many weeks and with Police not in action again this weekend, the Nairobi-based side will look to make some ground on the runaway leaders. Sharks are on 34 points.
Second-placed Greensharks will be looking to close the gap on leaders Kenya Police when they take on Parkroad Badgers Friday afternoon in a Kenya Hockey Union men’s Premier League match at City Park Stadium, Nairobi.
The fixture is one five matches scheduled for Mashujaa Day with four more set for Saturday and the same number on Sunday.
Amira Sailors take on Kenyatta University Titans in the only women’s top flight match on the cards. KU’s men’s team, the Vultures, battle United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) in a universities derby.
Greensharks will be playing their third straight match in as many weeks and with Police not in action again this weekend, the Nairobi-based side will look to make some ground on the runaway leaders. Sharks are on 34 points.
Sharks coach Ben Owaga wants his charges to bury their chances early on to avoid late drama in matches.
“We dropped two points against TUK because we were not clinical enough in front of goal and I hope we can rectify that against Parkroad,” Owaga said.
Chris Muchwanju and the on-form Victor Osiche will be the danger men for the Sharks.
Fifth-placed Badgers can move level on points with Wazalendo should they claim the three points.
“We are in a good position and the key is to maintain our consistency this season and see where it gets us at the end of the season,” Badgers coach Cyrus Kanyi said.
Fresh from bagging maximum points in their 1-0 win over Technical University of Kenya on Wednesday, KU Vultures will be hoping to continue with their fine form against the varsity counterparts.
With their first leg clash having ending in a 1-1 stalemate, both sides will be seeking to snatch the victory. KU coach Moses Kagochi has said that he is looking out for improvement from his charges.
The Vultures are currently 10th on the league standings, while USIU-A are four places above them. Wazalendo will be hoping to overcome Parklands in a quest to dislodge former champions Butali Sugar Warriors from third place. Wazalendo trail Butali by one point and a win is all they need to move into the top three.
The fight for Premier League promotion intensifies with Bay Club from Kisumu, Mvita XI, Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) and Mombasa West bringing their battle to City Park from Saturday.
FIXTURES (All matches at City Park Stadium)
Friday: Men’s Premier: Wazalendo v Parklands (12pm), Greensharks v Parkroad Badgers (2pm), KU v USIU-A (4pm);
National Men: Wazalendo Masters v Mvita XI (6pm);
Premier Women: Amira Sailors v KU (10am);
Saturday: Men’s National: Thika Rovers v Mvita XI (12pm), UoN v Bay Club (2pm), Wazalendo Masters v Mombasa West (4pm), Impala v MSC (6pm);
Sunday: Men’s Premier: Chase Sailors v KCAU (1:30pm); Men’s National: Daystar v MSC (9am), Impala v Mombasa West (10:30am), JKUAT v Bay (12pm)
