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NSL PREVIEW: Promotion race heats up as Black Stars face Migori in one of nine Wednesday fixtures
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Reading Time: 5min | Wed. 17.12.25. | 09:44
Migori Youth head into the encounter buoyed by a statement 3–2 victory over fellow promotion contenders Mombasa United, a result that underlined their credentials as serious title challengers.
The National Super League (NSL) action resumes on Wednesday, 17 December, with nine enticing fixtures lined up across the country as the promotion race and relegation battles begin to take sharper shape.
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Kibera Black Stars vs Migori Youth
The headline fixture of matchweek 14 will be staged at Gems Cambridge, Karen, where league leaders Migori Youth FC take on a resurgent Kibera Black Stars in an early kick-off.
Migori Youth head into the encounter buoyed by a statement 3–2 victory over fellow promotion contenders Mombasa United, a result that underlined their credentials as serious title challengers.
Sitting top of the 20-team standings with 29 points, the Migori-based side will be aiming to cross the 30-point mark and potentially stretch their lead at the summit after close challengers dropped points over the weekend.
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Head coach Sammy Otulo will, however, be keen to guard against complacency as his side seeks to widen their cushion to as many as eight points, depending on results elsewhere.
Standing in their way are Kibera Black Stars, who arrive in buoyant mood after recording back-to-back victories.
The Kibra-based outfit has rediscovered form following a difficult spell that saw them endure a five-match losing streak, slipping out of the top half of the table.
Now ten points adrift of Migori, Black Stars will be keen to cut the gap to seven and reignite their promotion ambitions after recent wins over Gucha Stars and Mwatate United.
Migori head into the 18th meeting between the two sides as favourites, having registered eight wins compared to Black Stars’ four, with five draws recorded in their previous 17 encounters.
With contrasting momentum and high stakes, the clash promises to be a thrilling contest.
Kisumu All Stars vs MOFA
Attention will then shift to Moi Stadium, Kisumu, where a fierce Nyanza Derby pits third-placed Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) against Kisumu All Stars.
This will be MOFA’s second derby in the same venue in less than two weeks, following their 3–1 win over Migori Youth.
The Homa Bay-based side comes into the fixture seeking redemption after a goalless draw against FC Talanta, a result that saw them drop valuable ground in the title race.
Currently third on the log, MOFA will be eager to bounce back to winning ways.
Victory would see coach Charles Bruno’s charges climb to 26 points and potentially reduce the gap to Migori to just four points, should the leaders falter earlier in the day.
However, they face a confident Kisumu All Stars side fresh from a morale-boosting 1–0 win over Naivas FC.
Under new head coach Duncan Otieno, Otenga will be targeting a second consecutive victory as they seek consistency that has eluded them since September.
While All Stars’ away form remains a concern, having yet to register an away win aside from a draw against Vihiga United, they will draw encouragement from playing at a familiar venue.
A victory would lift them out of the relegation zone to 15th place, with two games still in hand.
All Stars enter the fixture with a psychological advantage, having won both league meetings last season, 2–0 at home and 3–1 away, setting the stage for another captivating derby.
Mombasa United vs Mwatate United
At Mbaraki Stadium, a Coast Derby will see Mombasa United host struggling Mwatate United.
Mombasa United will be keen to quickly move past their recent setback against Migori Youth and keep their promotion push alive.
Currently fourth with 22 points, a win would take them to 25 points and potentially narrow the gap at the top to just four points.
Head coach Gilbert Selebwa will demand urgency and character from his side against a desperate Mwatate outfit anchored at the bottom of the table.
Mwatate United, under Evans Mafuta, have endured a torrid run of five consecutive defeats, leaving them rooted on seven points.
Victory would lift them to 10 points, offering renewed hope of climbing out of the relegation zone in the coming weeks.
With contrasting ambitions, promotion hopes against survival desperation, the derby promises fireworks.
Luanda Villa vs Nzoia Sugar
A Western Derby awaits at Mumboha Grounds, where Luanda Villa hosts Nzoia Sugar.
Luanda Villa, coached by Leonard Saleh, are enjoying a strong resurgence, unbeaten in their last four matches with wins over Mwatate United, Darajani Gogo, Naivas FC, and a draw against Gucha Stars.
Placed 11th on 17 points, the maximum points are non-negotiable as they seek to climb as high as seventh.
However, they face a formidable Nzoia Sugar side on a five-match unbeaten run, albeit with a series of draws.
The Sugar Millers dominated this fixture last season, winning both legs, and will be keen to extend that dominance.
MCF FC vs 3K FC
At Ndalani Complex, Mully Children Family (MCF) will face promotion hopefuls 3K FC.
MCF head into the match on a worrying four-match winless run, sitting just one point above the relegation zone.
Interim coach Ezekiel Okere will be desperate for a home victory to arrest their slide.
3K FC, meanwhile, bounced back emphatically with a 4–2 win over Vihiga United and will be eyeing back-to-back wins.
Victory would lift them to 27 points, placing them firmly within touching distance of the summit.
Fortune Sacco vs FC Talanta
At Kirinyaga Stadium, in-form Fortune Sacco host former FKF Premier League side FC Talanta.
The microfinance-backed side is on a two-match winning streak and will be targeting a third consecutive victory to strengthen their promotion credentials. Sitting fifth, Fortune cannot afford any slip-ups at home.
Talanta, however, will be seeking to bounce back from a two-match winless run as they aim to revive their push for an immediate return to the top flight.
Naivas FC vs Gucha Stars
Struggling Naivas FC will host Gucha Stars at KHIBT Grounds in a crucial mid-table encounter.
Naivas are winless in six matches, with pressure mounting on head coach Elvis Ayani.
Meanwhile, Gucha Stars, just two points above the relegation zone, are equally desperate for maximum points.
With both sides seeking to halt poor runs, the first-ever meeting between the two clubs promises drama.
Other matchweek 14 fixtures
Vihiga United vs Nairobi City Stars – Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo
Equity FC vs Darajani Gogo – Mashuru Complex, Kajiado
