Football action resumes this weekend as the FKF National Super League (NSL) returns following a week-long suspension in honour of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister and ardent football lover. The NSL now enters Round Four, with exciting fixtures lined up across the country as teams look to regain rhythm and extend early momentum in the promotion race.
All matches will kick off at 3:00 PM, except for Gucha Stars’ clash against Vihiga United, which begins at 1:00 PM at Awendo Green Stadium. The kickoff time was adjusted after the venue was switched from Gusii Stadium to Awendo.
After three rounds of play, Migori Youth lead the table with a perfect record of three wins from three matches, narrowly ahead of Mombasa United on goals scored; the second tiebreaker used when teams are level on goal difference. Naivas FC follow closely in third place to complete the top three positions, all of which earn direct promotion to the top tier League. The top three remain unbeaten, with the first two boasting three wins each, while Naivas have two wins and a draw. After defeating MOFA in the last round, Kibera have overtaken the Othoro-based side to move into fourth place, just one point shy of the promotion zone.
In the drop zone, Kisumu All Stars will be hoping for a turnaround after a poor start to the season, having lost both matches and sitting bottom of the table. The All Stars lost their entire technical bench, led by Coach Charles Bruno, to MOFA. Just above them in 19th place is Darajani Gogo, who impressed last season largely thanks to NSL top scorer Varon Ombima, now with KPL giants Gor Mahia. Occupying 18th place is Gucha, a newly promoted side yet to play after recently winning the promotion playoffs. They will make their NSL debut this weekend at Awendo Green Stadium against Vihiga United.
Full Standings
Saturday’s fixtures promise another round of thrilling encounters across the country. Leaders Mombasa United travel to Embu for a tricky tie against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, aiming to protect their unbeaten start. Migori Youth face MCF at Ndalaani in a clash between two in-form sides, while MOFA, keen to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Kibera Black Stars, host Darajani Gogo at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
Naivas FC will also be in action at the KIHBT Grounds, Ngong, against Mwatate United. The side has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, with Head coach Elvis Ayani expressing confidence ahead of the tie.
“Our preparation has been thorough, and the players are in good health and high spirits,” said Ayani. “We know the importance of this match and are ready to fight for all three points.”
Elsewhere, Equity Bank take on Fortune Sacco at Vapor Grounds, while newcomers Gucha Stars make their long-awaited NSL debut against Vihiga United in the early kickoff at Awendo Green Stadium.
Sunday’s fixtures wrap up the weekend with Nairobi City Stars hosting Kibera Black Stars in a Nairobi derby, Nzoia Sugar welcoming FC Talanta to Sudi Stadium, Luanda Villa facing Kabati Youth at Mumboha Grounds, and Kisumu All Stars taking on newly promoted Soy United at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.
Full GW4 Fixtures
