SECOND-PLACED Fountain Gate have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Mainland Premier League table when they host Kagera Sugar at Kwaraa Stadium this afternoon, with kick-off scheduled for 4 PM.

This marks Fountain Gate’s sixth league game of the season.

The Manyara-based side secured their third win in five matches last weekend, defeating Tabora United 3-1. This victory brought their points tally to ten from a possible fifteen, keeping them within striking distance of the league summit.

Fountain Gate's Premier League campaign started with a heavy 4-0 loss against title contenders Simba. However, they quickly rebounded with a 2-0 win away to Namungo, followed by a 2-1 home victory against newly-promoted Ken Gold. 

A thrilling 2-2 home draw against Dodoma Jiji added to their points tally before their latest victory over Tabora United extended their unbeaten streak to four games.

A win today against Kagera Sugar will see Fountain Gate overtake current table-toppers Singida Black Stars by one point.

Kagera Sugar, meanwhile, come into the match on the back of their first league win of the season, having defeated Ken Gold 2-0 at home last Friday. 

Paul Nkata’s team has struggled in the early stages of the season, collecting just four points from five matches. Currently sitting 13th in the table, they are only one point above the relegation zone.

Kagera Sugar’s offensive struggles have been apparent, with just two goals scored in five games. They have yet to win on the road this season, and if they are to secure back-to-back victories, a player will need to step up and find the net.

In head-to-head encounters, Fountain Gate and Kagera Sugar have met just four times in top-flight league competition, with each team claiming two victories. 

Last season, Kagera Sugar completed a league double over Fountain Gate, winning 1-0 in Bukoba in February and 3-2 in Mwanza in the season finale in May.