Kibera Black Stars will host National Super League leaders Nairobi United this Sunday in a crucial encounter as the race for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League intensifies. Kibera Black Stars, currently sitting fourth on the league table with 47 points, will be keen to close the gap on the top spots. Nairobi United, under the leadership of their coach, sit comfortably at the top of the table with 59 points, 12 ahead of Kibera.
Coached by Edwin Lavasta, Kibera Black Stars are determined to secure a positive result in front of their home crowd at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. The match is vital for them as they remain in the hunt for a promotion/relegation slot. While a win against the leaders would boost their chances, they are also keeping an eye on the results of the teams directly above them. APS Bomet, currently in second place with 52 points, and Naivas in third with 49 points, are also in the promotion battle, making every match critical as the season nears its conclusion.
Elsewhere, APS Bomet will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 loss to Migori Youth in their previous match. The defeat, which came at Marist University Grounds in Ngong, left Bomet with a lot of work to do as they seek to stay in the promotion race. They will face Samwest Blackboots in their next fixture, hoping for a much-needed victory to keep the pressure on the teams above them.
In another exciting encounter, Kisumu All Stars will host Nzoia Sugar at Moi Stadium in Kisumu. Despite facing financial difficulties, Kisumu All Stars recently enjoyed a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Mombasa United, giving them a confidence boost heading into this fixture. Nzoia Sugar, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their 2-0 win over Muhoroni Youth, and they are determined to maintain their strong form as they push for a top position in the league.
Darajani Gogo, led by coach Paul Ogai, will entertain the struggling SS Assad, who are at the bottom of the league table. Darajani Gogo will be hoping to extend their good run after a solid performance in their last match, and they will look to secure all three points in this encounter.
Vihiga United will host Mombasa United at Jomo Kenyatta Grounds in Kisumu, while in Vihiga, Luanda Villa will welcome Mombasa Stars at Mumboha Grounds. Both teams will be hoping for positive results to remain in contention for the playoffs. At Moi Stadium in Embu, 3K FC will face Migori Youth, with both teams needing points to push for higher positions on the table.
Muhoroni Youth, who are struggling this season, will take on Fortune Sacco at home. Despite their poor form, they will be hoping to turn things around and improve their chances of avoiding relegation. Mully Children’s Family (MCF), currently 10th on the table, will play against the Michael Olunga Foundation Academy (MOFA) at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. MCF’s coach, Vincent Nyaberi, remains optimistic that his team can still secure a playoff spot, despite their low position on the table. Nyaberi believes that if MCF continues their current form and the teams above them falter, they still have a chance to make the playoffs.
MOFA, who suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Darajani Gogo on Wednesday, will be looking to recover from the loss and put in a better performance against MCF. With the competition heating up as the season heads toward the final stretch, each match will play a crucial role in determining who will secure promotion to the Kenyan Premier League and who will face relegation.
