Recap
Tusker FC will entertain the Soldiers at Ruaraka Stadium as they look to return to winning ways after losing their last three league matches. Ulinzi too will be looking to bounce back after losing out to Sofapaka in their last league matches.
Team news
Tusker released Paul Okatwa, Edwin Lavatsa, Collins Shivachi, David Okello and Lawrence Kasadha and they will miss the players against Ulinzi. Top scorer Timothy Otieno who is away with the national team, Harambee Stars will also miss the match.
Ulinzi on the hand will welcome experienced defenders Geoffrey Kokoyo and strikers Omar Boraafya and Mark Bikokwa to the team. The three missed the first leg as they were on military duty. Boniface Onyango, Brian Birgen and Milton Onyango will miss the second leg as they will be attending military courses.
Key players
Brian Osumba, Amos Asembeka and Lloyd Wahome will be key for the Brewers while the Soldiers will have in form Masita Masuta and Elvis Nandwa to turn to for goals.
Pitch condition
Ruaraka is not on good state despite reduction in rainfall. This may affect Ulinzi who train at a better pitch at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.
Distance between teams
Nakuru will around 170 Kilometers from Nairobi and the Military team will have to travel by road to play the Brewers in Nairobi.
Fans
Both teams have no much fans and attendance is likely to bad
Style of play
Tusker love to keep the ball on the ground and pass around while Ulinzi love high and long balls because they have tall players.
Results
Club | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals | Outcome |
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Tusker | 2 | 1 | 3 | Win |
Ulinzi Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loss |