In round 28, Batoto Ba Mungu faces John Kamaua’s Mathare United on Friday May 5th in the FKF Premier League fixture. 

The two teams last faced off in December 2021, at Thika Municipal Stadium in which the slum boys emerged 2-1 winners.

Below is a sneak preview of all you need to know ahead of the Match Day 29

Form guide.
Heading into match day 29, David Ouma’s side is eleventh on the table with 36 points, a 24 point difference with Nzoia, who are rooted 18th. In the last three fixtures, Ouma’s charges have registered seven points from a possible nine, while John Kamau side have managed only a point.  

Numbers
Both teams have played 27 matches between them. Sofapaka have been the better side, winning thirteen and Mathare United six, while eight other fixtures ended in draws.

Team News.
Ahead of the match day 29,David Ouma’s Sofapaka will do without captain Lawrence Juma who will be serving one match ban.
Key men
Lawrence Juma, Joe Waithera, Daniel Otieno and Danson Kago will be key men trusted to get the work done for the two sides.

Reverse fixture.
In the last outing staged at Thika Municipal Stadium between the two sides, Joe Waithera’s goal was not enough as the slum boys emerged 2-1 winners.

The match will be staged at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Nairobi.