NSL: Mathare United’s chase for automatic promotion continues in Kajiado duel

Once-upon-a-time leaders of the National Super League Mathare United will need no second invitations on Saturday when they welcome Kajiado FC at Kasarani Annex Grounds from 1300 EAT.The Slum Boys have been inconsistent in previous weeks, last winning two on the bounce in early January.
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That, coupled with two losses in their last three matches has seen them slip to second on the log behind leaders Naivas FC and just a point above third-placed Nairobi United, who could go ahead of them should they take care of visiting Luanda Villa in the early kickoff match at MPesa Foundation Grounds.Though taking reprieve in their 2-1 win over their day’s opponents in the reverse tie this season, Kajiado are coming off a huge 6-0 win over Silibwet last weekend, one that took them away from the relegation places and into 14th on the log.##NAJAVA_MECA_7943602##A win for Mathare even though not enough to slide them past Naivas – who play on Sunday away to Kisumu All Stars – will see them draw level on points.At Silibwet Green Stadium, a battle at the bottom of the second tier will ensue when bottom-placed Silibwet welcome Gusii, also in around the relegation spots in 17th.Both sides come into the fixture off the back of losses to Kajiado and Darajani Gogo respectively, and the winner of the tie could give themselves a decent chance of survival.The game kicks off at 1500 EAT.Bruno praises Ngiendo for reigniting Kisumu All-Stars’ season, aims for Naivas victoryIn the other fixture, Darajani Gogo will seek to build on their recent upturn in form that has seen them lose just once in their last four when they invite 11th placed SS Assad at the KIHBT Grounds, Ngong from 1500 EAT.The prospects for either side stalking promotion looks like a big mountain for them, but a win to move higher up in the table could add more taste into the contest.

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