They are back at it again this season.Part of this quest will
rest heavily on the play of its new signings. Ligi has brought into
its ranks former Sakataball best player Mike Machek,teenage prodigies Evans
Njuku and Coca Cola standout Collins Odawa from Ambira high school;a cast of
promoted players from the Ligi Ndogo academy program will also feature
notably this season.They include Edgar Odhiambo,Mark Tizodi,Lawrence Ochieng
and Edwin Mkanda.Ligi Ndogo bred midfielder Brian Yator,returns from a loan
spell at Kibera Celtic.
The return of captain Samuel Machio will also boost the
Planets.Machio sat out a good part of last season with an ankle injury.He has shown much improvement in his return,slotting back easily to his leadership role. More noticeable was his readiness to compete this season.Remarkably, he was among the top scorers during the pre season with three goal.
Planets.Machio sat out a good part of last season with an ankle injury.He has shown much improvement in his return,slotting back easily to his leadership role. More noticeable was his readiness to compete this season.Remarkably, he was among the top scorers during the pre season with three goal.
The experienced duo of Phillip Uochukwu from KRA and Artur
Weyula from Nakuru All Stars promise a tight back.
Mohamoud Jama
Perhaps the most notable inclusion will be Mohamud Hussein
Jama,the tall and robust striker is a former member of the Somali Republic
national team that did duty at the Cecafa regional tournament last year.
Despite going down in the early stages the racy and talented striker was most
notable in Somali's three matches against Burundi,Sudan and Tanzania. He joins
the Planets this season from Banadir football club in the Somali premier
league.
He has displayed a formidable form and determination in a series
of exhibition matches for his current club. However he is more impressed by the
organization and management of the club.
Next season,we will play in the premier league, he says.This is
my token payment to the club that has been so good to me.
The Mahakama v Ligi Ndogo match will be played at 1.00pm at the
City stadium. Last season the planets picked up three points off the former
premier league side, winning 2-1 and tying 0-0 at home.
Mahakama finished the season on a trot tying Kariobangi Sharks
2-2 away and losing their last match 1-0 to KRA at home.
The Planets tied Moyas 0-0 at home but finished on a
high,beating Nairobi Stima 2-1 on the road.
Planet starters against Mahakama
Goalkeeper Tom Muthomi who got full caps in the last two matches last season,starts on goal against Mahakama.Nahashon Omondi fills the left back position left by Jeremiah Bright who is at premier side Tusker FC.Captain Samuel Machio returns as striker alongside Edgar Odhiambo.
Squad Tom Muthomi (GK),Evans Njuku,Arthur Weyula,Phillip Ugochukwu,Edwin Wanjala,Brian Yator,Samuel Kabuthi,Mike Machek,Samuel Machio,Edgar Odhiambo.
Subs Samuel Njau,David Okiki,Mikhail Mwaniki,Brillian Ochieng,John Njoroge,Charmant Chihuguyu,Mohamoud Hussein Jama.
Planet starters against Mahakama
Goalkeeper Tom Muthomi who got full caps in the last two matches last season,starts on goal against Mahakama.Nahashon Omondi fills the left back position left by Jeremiah Bright who is at premier side Tusker FC.Captain Samuel Machio returns as striker alongside Edgar Odhiambo.
Squad Tom Muthomi (GK),Evans Njuku,Arthur Weyula,Phillip Ugochukwu,Edwin Wanjala,Brian Yator,Samuel Kabuthi,Mike Machek,Samuel Machio,Edgar Odhiambo.
Subs Samuel Njau,David Okiki,Mikhail Mwaniki,Brillian Ochieng,John Njoroge,Charmant Chihuguyu,Mohamoud Hussein Jama.
Other fixtures this weekend
Debutants Muranga United invite Coast United.Murang’a United
beat Maua 2-0 but lost 1-0 at home to Wamo in the FK cup.Murang’a were second
in the Central region provincial league behind Nyeri Stima.
Bidco invite newcomers and North Coast runners up Brighter Stars
from Lamu.
UPCOMING
MATCHES
Division
One Zone A Group 1
15:00 23/03 Muranga United - Coast United
15:00 23/03 Mahakama - Ligi Ndogo
15:00 23/03 Bidco United - Brighter Stars
15:00 24/03 Kambakia Christian Centre - FC Talanta
15:00 24/03 Nairobi Stima - Brighter Stars
15:00 24/03 Maweni City - K.R.A.
Division One Zone A Group 2
11:00 23/03 Kariobangi Sharks - Moyas
13:00 23/03 Rangers FC - Mount Kenya United
15:00 23/03 Tala Nationale - Magongo Rangers
15:00 23/03 Green Berets - Nakumatt
15:00 24/03 Admiral - Congo JMJ United
15:00 24/03 Nakumatt - Mount Kenya United
Division
One Zone B Group 1
15:00 23/03 Nakuru AllStars - West Kenya Sugar
15:00 23/03 GFC 105 - ADC Swan Orchards
15:00 23/03 Comply - Kolongolo FC
15:00 24/03 Nzoia United - MumCop FC
15:00 24/03 Kisero FC - Shabana
15:00 30/03 GFC 105 - Nakuru AllStars
Division
One Zone B Group 2
15:00 23/03 HotSprings
FC - Kisumu Youth Olympic Centre FC
15:00 23/03 Utawala
- Kisumu Municipal
15:00 24/03 Finlays
Horticulture - Oserian
15:00 24/03 Agrochemicals
- St Joseph FC
15:00 24/03 Raiders
FC - Longonot
15:00 30/03 Kakamega
Stars - Utawala