Asike ascends to Sofapaka starting line-up

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The 2009 Tusker Premier League (TPL) champions Sofapaka have named the team to face off with 2010 champions Tusker FC in a Sunday 16 September 2012 encounter at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

Asike to partner Fighter

Eugene Asike, who recently returned from a short trial stint in Sweden, will start from the onset as former Tusker FC man George Owino is suspended and will partner with Edgar Ochieng in the heart of defence.

With Hashim Mukhwana, Abdalla Juma and John Njoroge all missing, Anthony Kimani and captain James Situma will shift to the defence while Osborne Monday starts his first league game since returning from injury.

Starting XI: Duncan Ochieng (GK), James Situma (cpt), Edgar Ochieng, Eugene Asike, Anthony Kimani, Collins Okoth, Osborne Monday, Heritier Luvualu, Danson Kago, Humphrey Mieno, John Baraza.

Substitutes: David Okello (GK),John Njoroge, Felly Mulumba, Elli Asieche, Bob Mugalia, Joseph Nyaga, John Onami.