Kariobangi Sharks and Mara Sugar face off in a season-defining clash that could determine their Kenyan Premier League survival.
Kariobangi Sharks will welcome Mara Sugar to their home ground on Sunday, June 22, 2025, for a crucial fixture in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.
With the season drawing to a close, the match will present a very crucial opportunity for both sides to secure their top-flight status.
Separated by just one point and two positions in the league table, this encounter could prove decisive in determining which team finishes the campaign with more breathing room above the relegation zone.
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Kariobangi Sharks vs Mara Sugar
Kariobangi Sharks Stats
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Kariobangi Sharks enter this fixture with a mixed bag of results in their last five matches, recording one win, two draws, and two losses.
Their most recent outing ended in a goalless draw against Tusker FC on June 15, following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz on May 18.
Kariobangi Sharks did manage to secure a crucial victory over KCB on May 15, which was sandwiched between another goalless draw against Sofapaka on May 10 and a narrow 1-0 loss to Kenya Police on May 4.
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Mara Sugar Stats
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Mara Sugar, meanwhile, have shown slightly better form with one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five matches.
They come into this game following a stalemate with Murang'a Seal on June 15, preceded by an impressive 1-0 away victory against Shabana on May 18.
Before that, they were held to a goalless draw by Bandari on May 14, after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nairobi City Stars on May 9. They shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars on May 4.
Currently, Kariobangi Sharks sit 11th in the league with 37 points from 33 games, while Mara Sugar occupy 13th position with 36 points, making this a genuine six-pointer in the battle for survival.
The historical record between these two sides is limited, with only one previous meeting on record. That encounter took place on December 14, 2024, during Round 14 of the current Kenyan Premier League season, where Mara Sugar secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kariobangi Sharks.
This previous result will give the visitors confidence heading into this crucial return fixture, while the Sharks will be eager to avenge that defeat on their home turf and create some separation from their relegation rivals.