Kariobangi Sharks eye Sofapaka scalp in Friday's FKF-PL match

Sofapaka's Titus Achesa (L) is challenged by Kariobangi Sharks FC's Fredrick Alushula during their Pre-Season Friendly match at the MISC, Kasarani on September 20, 2022. (Kelly Ayodi, Standard)

Kariobangi Sharks will be seeking to end their five-match winless streak when they kick-off round 17 of the FKF Premier League with a match against Sofapaka on Friday.

Sharks who last won their last match on January 23 against Bandari (1-0) will host the 2009 Kenya Premier League champions at Kasarani Annex from 3pm with a goal of ending their poor form.

The William Muluya-coached side have lost two games against Nzoia Sugar (3-1) and Mathare United (2-1) before drawing in three match against Tusker (1-1), Bidco United (1-1) and AFC Leopards last weekend (0-0).

The poor run has seen them drop to 13th in the standings with 17 points, seven points above the relegation zone.

On the other hand, Sofapaka will be hoping to end their two-match losing streak.

Batoto ba Mungu will head into the Friday kick off behind their defeat to KCB (1-0) and Bidco United (2-0).

One point ahead of Sharks, Sofapaka are 12th in the log on 18 points.

On Saturday, six matches will be on the cards while two will be staged on Sunday.

Gor Mahia will play Kenya Police at Kasarani Stadium as the Kasarani Annex hosts a double header pitting Talnata v Nzoia Sugar and City Stars taking on Ulinzi Stars.

Other matches will see Mathare United welcome fellow strugglers Wazito at Ruaraka, Bandari host Bidco United in Mombasa and Kakamega Homeboyz face Vihiga Bullets in Kakamega Derby.

On Sunday, defending champions Tusker play Posta Rangers at Kasarani Annex as second-placed KCB face AFC Leopards at MISC Kasarani.

FKF Premier League Fixtures

Friday

Kariobangi Sharks v Sofapaka-Kasarani Annez

Saturday

Nairobi City Stars v Ulinzi Stars-Kasarani Annex (1pm)

Talanta v Nzoia Sugar-Kasarani Annex

Mathare United v Wazito-Ruaraka Grounds

Gor Mahia v Kenya Police-Kasarani Main Stadium

Bandari v Bidco United-Mbaraki Grounds

Homeboyz v Vihiga Bullets-Bukhungu Stadium

Sunday

Posta Rangers v Tusker-Kasarani Annex

KCB v AFC Leopards-Kasarani Main Stadium

(All matches kick off 3pm unless stated)