As we approach the end of the 2022/2023 campaign, it’s the time to dust off the calculators and take a look at all the potential movements ahead of this weekend’s Division One. All the top three teams in both zones gunning to reach the National Super League a fate the teams have never achieved ,will be in action. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7383458##There’s also the playoff spot to be secured ,as well as the race to evade relegation where five clubs will be hoping to win and get out of zone A’s red zone. Promotion Battle Rainbow FC, Young Bulls and Nairobi United all go into the penultimate round looking to draw closer to the title.Rainbow sit in pole position level on points with second placed Young Bulls though boast of a superior goal difference.Tusker FC’s New Creator: How Joseph Mwangi will influence the team’s attackNairobi United follow closely ,three points adrift the two clubs.Erick Macharia’s charges know that a victory over already relegated Vapor Sports would be enough for them to open a three point lead at the helm with a round of matches left . However, should they drop points ,then the door would be open for Young Bulls and Nairobi United.Bulls face a tricky fixture away to 3K FC in Embu with Naibois taking on Kibera Soccer at Stima Club. Gor Mahia appeal revocation of license certificate, confirm remittance of overdue payablesIn Zone B, the promotion race seem to be angling for a final day showdown as the two main contenders; Luanda Villa and Zoo FC will lock horns in the final match of the season at Mumboha grounds. Zoo ,have a two point advantage at the summit of the league and victory on Saturday in their final home game of the season against 14th placed GDC Nakuru, will open a five point lead . However, defeat will give room for second placed Villa and third ranked Green Commandos to leapfrog the former Football Kenya Federation Premier League side at the helm and, set up a final day decider in Luanda . Relegation Battle Most of the drama is likely to take place at the bottom of the table ,where five teams are separated by one point with two relegation spots up for grabs . Of those teams ,EPZ Balaji are in by far the worst position, and it would take a footballing miracle for them to somehow avoid relegation. How AFC Leopards got slapped with 20 million fine, three window transfer ban over Aussems contract sagaBalaji, who are not in action this weekend ,would need to beat Nairobi United and hope that both Administration Police,Kibra United, Zetech Titans and 3K FC fail to win in all of their remaining matches in order to stay up. Similarly, Administration Police ,find themselves in a must – win territory ,although they do have the kindest fixture at home to the struggling Ruiru Hot Stars.Even a win in that match may not be enough if either Kibra United,Zetech or 3K also win ,but victory coupled with dropped points for all of the teams immediately above them would see the law enforcers move out of the red zone.
