Third place at stake as in-form Homeboyz host struggling Tusker in season-defining Kenyan Premier League clash, with just one point separating the rivals in the table.
Kakamega Homeboyz will host Tusker FC in a high-stakes FKF Premier League encounter set to be played at Mumias Sports Complex of on Sunday afternoon.
This Round 34 fixture represents one of the final matches of the 2024/2025 season and carries significant implications for both sides.
With just one point separating third-placed Homeboyz (57 points) and fourth-placed Tusker (56 points), this match could determine which team secures the coveted third position in the final league standings.
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Kakamega Homeboyz enter this fixture in exceptional form, having won all five of their most recent matches in the Kenyan Premier League. Their impressive run began with a 2:0 victory against Posta Rangers on May 5, followed by an away win against Mathare United (0:1) on May 10.
The Abana Abeingo's winning streak continued with a 2:1 triumph over Kenya Police on May 14, before securing another away victory against Kariobangi Sharks (0:2) on May 18.
Most recently, Homeboyz defeated Bidco United away (0:1) on June 15. With 39 goals scored and 27 conceded across 33 matches, they currently sit third in the league with 57 points.
In stark contrast, Tusker FC have struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five matches. After a goalless draw with AFC Leopards (0:0) on May 3, they secured a 2:0 home victory against Murang'a Seal on May 10.
However, their form deteriorated with consecutive losses to FC Talanta (2:0) on May 14 and a heavy 7:1 defeat to Sofapaka on May 18, before steadying somewhat with a 0:0 draw against Kariobangi Sharks on June 15.
Currently fourth in the table with 56 points from 33 matches, Tusker have scored 41 goals while conceding 36.
The historical meetings between Kakamega Homeboyz and Tusker FC reveal a closely contested rivalry in the Kenyan Premier League.
Over their last five encounters, Tusker hold a slight edge with two wins compared to Homeboyz's one victory, while two matches ended in draws. Their most recent meeting this season resulted in a 2:2 draw when Tusker hosted Homeboyz on September 22, 2024, in Round 3.
In the previous season, Tusker secured a 1:0 home victory on June 23, 2024, while Homeboyz won their home fixture 2:1 on September 16, 2023.
The pattern of Tusker's success in home matches continued with another 1:0 win on May 7, 2023, and a 2:1 away victory at Kakamega on November 19, 2022.