Former Kenya Premier League champions Mathare United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw on Wednesday in a Kenya Premier Match.
Mathare were looking to close the four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia, and hoped to build on their win against Zoo Kericho, in which they won 3-1 last Saturday.
The slum boys are second on 30 points, four below champions Gor Mahia who have three matches in hand.
Gor are busy battling it out in the second edition of SportPesa Super Cup in Nakuru with a ticket to play English Premier League (EPL) side Everton next month at stake for the winners.
“As a team, we achieved our target of 30 points in the first leg which is a big boost for us compared to last season. It’s a big motivation development wise also,” said assistant coach Salim Ali before their match.
“It was difficult going for six matches without a victory but after last weekend, the morale is high in camp and we would like to start the second leg on a very high note against Nzoia,” he added.
The Slum Boys had won three out of their four meetings against fifth-placed Nzoia with the other ending in a draw.
On Thursday, Tusker hosts Ulinzi Stars at Ruaraka grounds without the trio of striker Edwin Lavatsa, winger Paul Odhiambo and left back David Mwangi, who were released immediately the June transfer window opened on Friday.
Tusker coach Robert Matano hinted on bringing in players who can add depth to the team after a sluggish start to the season.
The sides have met 21 times with the Brewers winning eight times, while seven encounters have ended in draws.
Ulinzi are third on the table with 28 points, nine ahead of 13th placed Tusker, who are winless in three consecutive league games.