NSL: Leaders Naivas highlight Saturday action with Rainbow keen to maintain winning form

The National Super League enters round 20 on Saturday afternoon, with five matches set to be staged on Saturday and four on Sunday.The match between Kibera Black Stars and Dimba Patriots has been postponed after the federation suspended all matches involving Dimba in response to the Sports Tribunal’s ruling that nullified the merger between Dimba and Mwatate United.FKF suspends Dimba Patriots’ matchesDarajani Gogo vs. Naivas FCNational Super League leaders Naivas FC will be seeking to extend their lead at the top of the second-tier log when they face Darajani Gogo at the KIHBT grounds on Saturday afternoon.The Collins Omondi-led team will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 4-3 loss to Rainbow FC at MPesa Grounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_7881200##Facing a Gogo side that suffered a 1-0 defeat to Edward Manoah’s Mulembe United FC last week, Naivas aims to secure their first-ever promotion to the top tier. With 42 points, they currently hold the top position, while Gogo sits in eighth place with 28 points.Despite Gogo being seemingly out of the promotion race, a midtable finish remains their attainable target for this campaign. The first-leg encounter between these two Nairobi-based clubs ended in a goalless draw, setting the stage for an intriguing rematch on Saturday afternoon.Kisumu All-Stars vs. Luanda VillaMeanwhile, at Moi Stadium in Kisumu, struggling Kisumu All-Stars will host Luanda Villa in a match where the Charles Bruno-led team is eager to secure maximum points.Having only managed one win in their last five games, the All-Stars view the Saturday fixture as an opportunity to turn their form around.Luanda Villa, on the other hand, also comes into the game with just one win in their last five matches. They are known for their propensity to draw games, having recorded ten draws, which is the third-highest in the league.Odhiambo bullish ahead of Homeboyz vs Leopards showdownThe first-leg meeting between these two teams ended in a thrilling two-all draw.Over at the Mpesa Foundation, a resurgent Rainbow FC will aim to continue their fine form as they take on Kajiado FC in a crucial match. Coach Mohammed ‘Kaka’ Hamisi, now with Rainbow FC, will face his former side for the first time since crossing over.Rainbow FC, who have lost just one of their last ten league matches, currently sit tenth in the standings with 27 points.In contrast, Kajiado FC, positioned 18th, have struggled lately, losing nine of their last 11 games. However, they will be buoyed by their 4-1 triumph over Mombasa Stars last weekend. Notably, Kajiado emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in the first leg against Rainbow FC.Saturday’s NSL gamesMombasa Stars vs. Mombasa Elite (Mbaraki Sports Club, 3PM)Rainbow FC vs. Kajiado FC (Mpesa Foundation, 1PM)Kisumu All-Stars vs. Luanda Villa (Moi Stadium Kisumu, 3PM)Darajani Gogo vs. Naivas FC (KIHBT Ngong, 3PM)Nairobi United vs. SS Assad FC (Mpesa Foundation, 10 AM)

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