Kisumu based side Kisumu All Stars will have to wait until the curtains come to a complete close in the 2020/2021 National Super League season if they are to know whether they have a chance of advancing to the top tier Football Kenya Federation Premier League in their first immediate season after suffering relegation or if their stay in the country’s second-tier continues.With the last fixtures of the NSL campaign set to be played this weekend, Otenga find themselves sitting in the fourth position on 58 points with a slim outside chance of stealing the third position which would guarantee them a promotion playoff match for a chance in the top tier.However, in order for them to stand a chance, the Kisumu county-funded side need to win their fixture against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) and hope against hope that both Vihiga Bullets and Kenya Police, who are above them with on the log with 61 points and a with greater goal difference, falter.#OtengaCc @TransferMarktEA pic.twitter.com/3HqtyTjmKJ— Kisumu AllStars FC (@KisumuAllstars) September 3, 2021 Unlike All Stars who require favors, Police and Bullets only need one point to seal the promotion places.Edward Manoah, who is the head coach for Bullets, is confident that his currently second-placed side will get the job done and fire themselves to the top league via the automatic qualification spot when they face a tricky Kibera Black Stars at the familiar Bukhungu Stadium.“The team’s management led by patron Moses Akaranga has motivated the players to keep them focused more than ever before. We expect a stiff challenge from Black Stars, but we hope to continue our impressive record,” the head coach is quoted in an interview on KBC.Police coach John Bobby Ogolla on the other hand revealed that his side were gunning for all three points when they face Migori Youth.”We have a very tricky fixture, but we shall be looking for a win and wait for the result from another crucial match between Vihiga Bullets and Black Stars to know our fate,” the head coach said.Leaders FC Talanta, on 69 points, are totally out of reach and have already qualified for the top-tier league.Kisumu Hot Stars, Soy United and Nairobi Stima have already been automatically dropped to National Division One league.
