The Tusker Premier League (TPL) match pitting Gor Mahia against AFC Leopards has been brought forward to Saturday due to security concerns.
Supersport.com can confirm that the match which was scheduled for Sunday will now will kick off 24 hours earlier at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani at 1500hrs.
“It was a request from the federation. They pointed security as the main reason and ofcourse, we had to comply.”
“Security is a very important issue and we have to ensure that everyone, including players and teams are guaranteed of it in a match. We value such a request because it is for the good of all involved parties,” said TPL CEO Jack Oguda.
The match has been billed as top of the table clash and is set to not only shape up the standings but bragging rights will be up for grabs.
When contacted for his comment, SuperSport Head of Africa Andre Venter, also highlighted security as the main concern.
“Security reasons are the main reason for the change of dates. We had Safari Sevens and the derby on the same date and it was safe to bring one of the events forward,” he told SuperSport.com.
The Tusker Premier League of 2012 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in history. With 6 matches left, only 5 points seperate the top 5 teams and the country is riveted. Sofapaka, Thika United, Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Tusker are all in with a chance of winning it all. This is the first time ever that the top Kenyan Premier league has had such a finish.
Only a 2 months ago, AFC Leopards looked like runaway winners. However they have faltered down the stretch and on Saturday went down to Western Stima on Saturday making the league wide open. Their fans were unhappy and caused fracas at Afraha stadium. It will be interesting to see how their chairman Wycliff Ole Magelo reacts given how he got onto his high horse during the fracas of th first leg match between Gor Mahia and AFC.
For Gor Mahia, the players are taking a break after a tight schedule that saw them play 4 matches in 20 days. Coach Logarusic has gone out of his way to keep the players relaxed. Gor Mahia fans should follow suit by cheering the team without putting undue pressure on the players.
Courtesy Futaa.com & Supersport.com
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