NSL: Mwatate United eye first win of season in clash with Equity FC
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The Bankers are nursing the sting of their first defeat of the season after being humbled by Fortune Sacco over the weekend, a result that halted their promising unbeaten run
National Super League (NSL) action resumes on Tuesday, October 28, with the struggling Mwatate United hosting newcomers Equity FC at the Wundanyi Stadium.
The clash promises to be an intriguing battle of redemption, as both sides seek to bounce back from recent disappointments.
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For Mwatate United, this encounter offers a golden opportunity to turn the page on what has been a challenging return to the second-tier league.
The Taita Taveta-based outfit have endured a rocky start to life back in the NSL, failing to register a win in their opening four fixtures.
Their campaign began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Migori Youth, before playing Nzoia Sugar to a 2-2 draw against Nzoia Sugar.
However, optimism was quickly dampened as they slumped to a 3-0 loss against MCF and followed it up with another setback, a 3-1 defeat away to Naivas FC last weekend.
The string of poor results have left Mwatate rooted to the foot of the 20-team league standings with just a single point to show for their efforts.
Yet, amid the gloom, Tuesday’s home tie provides a potential turning point.
Coach Evans Mafuta, who recently returned to the club after a spell with APS Bomet, is no stranger to pressure and will be keen to inject confidence into a side desperate for its first victory.
A win at Wundanyi would not only end their early-season drought but could also spark a revival , potentially lifting Mwatate to four points and out of the relegation zone into mid-table territory.
On the opposite end, Equity FC, who are making their debut appearance in the NSL after taking over SamWest Blackboots slot, will arrive with equal motivation.
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The Bankers are nursing the sting of their first defeat of the season after being humbled by Fortune Sacco over the weekend, a result that halted their promising unbeaten run.
Prior to that setback, coach John “Kamara” Mbezwa had guided his side to an impressive start, holding Luanda Villa to a 1-1 draw in their opening match before cruising to a convincing 3-1 win over fellow debutants Kabati Youth.
The loss to Fortune Sacco, however, served as a reminder of the unforgiving nature of the NSL, where small margins often dictate results.
With three matches under their belt, Equity have shown flashes of well well-oiled side, but Mbezwa will demand sharper execution in front of goal in the quest for their second win of the season.
A return to winning ways would see the newcomers climb into the top half of the table and tie on seven points with MOFA and 3K FC.
Tuesday’s fixture will mark the first-ever meeting between Mwatate United and Equity FC, adding an extra layer of intrigue.
Both sides are entering the contest from losses, Mwatate searching for their maiden win and Equity eager to respond to their first stumble, setting the stage for a fiercely contested affair.
The clash will kick off at 3:00 pm at Wundanyi Stadium
