Ange gets first start of the season, partners Okoth upfront in attack
Mathare United will take on APS Bomet in a crunch Premier League fixture on Sunday in Kericho and the team news for the 2 pm kickoff has been released.
Seeking to end a run of back-to-back losses, John Kamau has made five changes to the squad that started in the loss to AFC Leopards last weekend at Nyayo Stadium.
Brian “Rio” Ochieng has recovered to start and make his first appearance since matchday 3. The midfielder, who was an unused substitute against Ingwe, has been dealing with a thigh issue that has forced him to miss three games.
Wearing the armband, Rio starts in the base of our midfield and has Brian Ouru and Mohammed Kilume for support.
In defence, Fidel Otieno and John Nyawir return as fullbacks and will flank the trusted partnership of Ian Omondi and Francis Kayugi.
Upfront, the gaffer has gone for a twin striking partnership with Dennis Okoth and Donald Ange, being supported by club top scorer Elli Asieche.
Lineup
Starting XI: 16. Kevin Ouru (GK), 02. Fidel Otieno, 7. John Nyawir, 28. Ian Omondi, 24. Francis Kayugi, 19. Brian Ochieng, 14. Mohammed Kilume, 13. Brian Ouru, 21. Dennis Okoth, 26. Donald Ange, 06, 17. Elli Asieche
Substitutes: 1. Daniel Odiwuor (GK), 15. Cetric Asango, 20. Hillary Kiprotich, 29. Peter Oudu,12. Steve Kimari, 18. Musa Masika, 27. Paul Kinyanjui