KEN Gold will be eager to break their winless drought in the Premier League when they host Tabora United this afternoon at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya, with kick-off at 4:15 PM.

The league newcomers have endured a rough start to their maiden Premier League campaign, suffering a fifth straight loss last Wednesday when they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by defending champions Young Africans. 

The defeat extended their winless streak to five matches, and their ability to compete at this level remains in question. 

Ken Gold have only scored twice in their first five matches, and they have failed to find the net in their last three defeats to Young Africans, Kagera Sugar, and KMC.

Head coach Jumanne Chale will also be concerned with his team's defensive frailties, as they have conceded in every match so far. 

Their defensive record is currently the worst in the league, having let in nine goals in five games. 

Despite this, Ken Gold's midweek performance against Young Africans gave a glimmer of hope, as they put up a resilient fight against the reigning champions. 

This afternoon's clash could finally be an opportunity for Ken Gold to turn things around in front of their home fans.

On the other hand, visitors Tabora United have shown more promise in their debut season. 

Although they started their campaign with a loss to Simba at KMC Mwenge Complex, they bounced back with a 2-1 victory on the road against Namungo in their second game.

The Bees have since added another victory against Kagera Sugar, thanks to a first-half goal from Nigerian import Shadrack Asiegbu. 

They also secured a point against Tanzania Prisons, placing them in sixth position with four goals scored and seven conceded. 

Tabora United's results so far have helped them steer clear of the relegation zone, and they will aim to build on that progress.

However, head coach Francis Kimanzi's side will be looking to recover from a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to high-flying Fountain Gate in their last outing. 

The experienced forwards Heritier Makambo and Yacouba Sogne, both former Young Africans players, will be key as Tabora United aim for their third win of the season.

With Ken Gold desperate to get their first points on the board and Tabora United looking to bounce back from their last defeat, this match promises to be an intense battle between two teams striving for different goals in the league.