Bandari players pause for a group photo before a past match. [Photo/ bandarifc.co.ke]
Struggling Bandari FC will be back to action today when they visit Mathare United in their KPL match day 7 at the Kenyatta Stadium Machakos.However, for the dockers, they have a reason to worry as they face a bogey opponent in Mathare United, a team they have never been able to register a win against in the lat 12 premier league meetings.The Slum Boys, Mathare United, managed to record a double win against their opponents last season having recorded a 1-0 win in the first leg played at the Mbaraki Stadium before recording a comprehensive 3-1 win in the return fixture.In summary, in the last 12 meetings between the two sides, Mathare United has managed 7 wins with 5 matches ending in a draw.But much has changed since the two sides met with Bandari United acquiring the services of the veteran coach Paul Nkata who led Tusker FC to KPL glory in 2016. However, despite starting his reign at Bandari on a high note, the Ugandan has struggled in the past few matches that has seen the team drop to 9th on the log.On the other hand, Mathare United who boast of having one of the most qualified coaches in the league have not been convincing with their only win of the season coming against Gor Mahia FC.Going into the match, Mathare United are the favourites, But Bandari may pull a shocker to record their first win against them in 13 attempts.