Grassroots action returns to Kiganjo as 6th-placed Thika Stars FC prepare to clash with 7th-placed Black Eagles FC in an FKF Thika League Zone C battle at Kiang'ombe ground on November 15, 2026. Rescheduled for an earlier 1:00 PM kickoff, both sides step onto the pitch desperately hunting their first victory of the league campaign. Thika Stars have managed just one point from their opening two matches following a draw and a loss, and they will look to key man Cylus Mwaniki to inspire their attack. Carrying a slightly higher 3.5-star team rating compared to their visitors' 3.3 stars, the hosts hold home advantage as they aim to get their season up and running.

For Black Eagles FC, the pressure is firmly on after a difficult start that leaves them bottom of the standings with consecutive losses. However, past encounters prove they can strike big against their rivals; the head-to-head record is deadlocked at one win apiece, highlighted by Black Eagles' emphatic 4-1 triumph in late 2025 where O. Evance, C. Dennis, S. Ooko, and B. Maigua all scored. With key player Brian Kaimenyi leading the charge for the Kiandutu-based outfit and Thika Stars eager to repeat their July 2026 outcome, fans at Kiang'ombe are in for a gritty, high-stakes grassroots showdown.