Leopards seek semi berth as they confront struggling Karuturi

Leopards seek semi berth as they confront struggling Karuturi
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Buoyed by their impeccable run in the last three league matches, AFC Leopards tackle Karuturi Sports on Sunday afternoon at the Nyayo national stadium aware that only victory should suffice if they are to end their trophy drought.
Ingwe under James Nandwa has been on a roll and have picked nine points in the last three league matches and go into today’s’ clash as the hot favorites to sail to the GOtv Shield Cup semis.
Ingwe though placed third on the league table standings on 38 points have a very remote chance of clinching the league title and the domestic Cup is their only hope of ending their four year wait of a major trophy. Since Nandwa took charge confidence is evidently building in the squad and the “big cats” are expected to come hard on the struggling Karuturi boys.
“We have a chance in this competition and we want to try our best and see where we can reach. Of course the dream of a coach is always to win some Silverware” said coach Nandwa ahead of the showdown.
In their last league match, Ingwe they demolished Muhoroni Youth 3-0, with Oscar Kadenge and Augustine Etemesi, all considered fringe players getting rare head start and their stellar performance could once again earn starting roles.
Karuturi on the other hand are still bottom placed on the log on 18 points. They are badly wounded and are expected to give Ingwe a stiff challenge.
The ‘flower boys’ have nothing to lose and are likely to deploy an offensive formation as they seek to salvage some pride in the Domestic Cup in a season that has seen them struggle on all fronts.
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Sunday
Venue- Nyayo national stadium
Kick off time- 3pm
Prediction Leopards 3-1 Karuturi