In Summary
- Naivas hopes to make a first ever appearance in the FKFPL
- Sofapaka is hoping to remain on the top league
- The match takes place on Sunday at the Dandora Stadium
The race for FKF Premier League promotion continues on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Dandora where Sofapaka will host Naivas FC in their second leg playoff match.
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Crucial Match For Both Teams
This match is crucial for both teams, as Sofapaka is fighting to retain their top-tier league status, while Naivas is aiming for their first-ever appearance in the FKFPL.
The first leg was a tightly contested affair that seemed destined for a draw until Sofapaka’s Jacob Onyango broke the deadlock in the final moments, giving his team a critical advantage heading into the second leg.
If the aggregate score is tied after regular time in the second match, the team with the greater number of away goals will be declared the winner. However, if the teams are tied on both aggregate and away goals, the match will proceed to penalties. The winner of the shootout will secure a place in next season’s top tier.
Sofapaka finished the 2023/2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season in the 16th place and thus was subjected to the playoffs against a third place finisher in the National Super league .
Mathare Fc and Mara sugar and promotion to the next season campaign.
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The thrilling Return Leg
As the two team meet on Sunday Sofapaka assistant coach Ezekiel Akwana believes his team is going to stay in the top league
Speaking after the teams win on the first leg
” We wanted a draw in this match but I got a win.The next. Match I don’t want to win I just need to get a draw ” Said Akwana
On the other hand Naivas head coach admitted his team lost a lot of chances saying they would work on that .
