AFC Leopards are on the brink of securing their fifth consecutive victory as they prepare to host Murang’a Seal, a team struggling with a 10-game winless streak, in Sunday’s match at Nyayo Stadium.
Leopards, currently in impressive form, have climbed from the brink of relegation to 10th place in the league thanks to a four-match winning streak. A win on Sunday could further improve their standings.
Under the guidance of Tomas Trucha, Leopards have turned their season around, winning all their matches in 2024 after a challenging start that saw just two victories in 16 games. This resurgence is attributed to their goal-scoring efficiency and a solid defense, which has contributed to six goals scored and none conceded during this period. They view the upcoming game against Murang’a, a team facing a significant slump, as an opportunity to extend their winning streak.
Murang’a Seal, a newly promoted team, has been unable to secure a win in their last 10 matches, gaining only four points from a possible 30 during this slump.
Their last victory came against Tusker FC on November 5, but the team has struggled since, leading to the dismissal of coach Gabriel ‘Kingi’ Njoroge. Even the appointment of experienced coach Juma Abdallah has yet to reverse the team’s fortunes.
Leopards and Murang’a previously played to a 1-1 draw in their first Premier League meeting last December. However, with the current form of the Leopards, their supporters are optimistic about securing a win.
Abdallah faces a tough challenge against one of his former teams and must focus on strengthening his team’s defense, which has managed only one clean sheet during their downturn. This match presents an opportunity for Murang’a Seal to change the trajectory of their season, but it requires a significant improvement in performance and morale.
