National Super League (NSL) action continues on Sunday, with five matches scheduled across different venues in the country.With eight rounds remaining to the conclusion of the season, a lot is still undecided and there is everything to watch for.The race to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) keeps on gaining momentum each passing day, while the situation is similar at the other end of the table, with the relegation battle appearing to be going down to the wire.Sunday’s action will prove essential as it has an impact on both ends of the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094808##Kisumu All Stars vs Mara SugarLeague leaders Mara Sugar will make a short trip to Kisumu for a clash against the fifth-placed Kisumu All Stars at Moi Stadium, with the millers keen on stretching the lead at the top to four points.Mara heads into the game on an impressive run of six wins in a row, with the last league defeat coming in a 1-0 loss to Dimba Patriots in early March.On the other hand, All Stars, who mathematically are still in contention for a place in the top-flight next season, will be looking to build on the mid-week three points against SS Assad and, move six points within the third-placed Naivas FC.However, the Charles Bruno-instructed side is sweating on the fitness levels of midfield duo Steve Brian and Jack Ochieng, while Mara will hope David Owino passes a late fitness test to rack up some minutes in the clash.Mara boasts of an impressive head-to-head record, having picked up two wins in the previous five meetings, with two encounters ending in a stalemate while Otenga ran away with three points on one occasion.Gusii vs Mulembe United Police eye City Stars’ scalp as Leopards seek to extend unbeaten run against TalantaEighteenth-placed Mulembe United will visit the bottom-placed Gusii at the Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School Grounds, with league survival top of the agenda.Under the tutelage of Joseph Ongoro, Gusii has found the going tough this campaign, grappling with financial issues and a mass exodus of players that has nearly crippled club activities.Last week, the club was deducted a further three points and two goals after failing to honour their match against SS Assad and are on the verge of demotion after issuing two walkovers.Mulembe on the other hand, made their intentions clear in the relegation fight after stunning Rainbow 2-1 in a mid-week clash at Mumias Sports Complex.However, the Edward Manoah-coached side has an uphill task since they have failed to snatch a win from the banana growers in four of the last five meetings, with their only win against Gusii dating back to December 2021.Mathare focused on quick FKFPL comebackVihiga Bullets vs Mombasa EliteAt Kenya Institute of Building and Highway Technology (KIBHT) grounds, fifteenth-placed Vihiga Bullets welcome sixteenth-ranked Mombasa Elite, with the latter keen to end their four-game winless run.Elite has struggled in the last four fixtures, which has seen the Patrick Nyale-instructed side lose twice while playing to stalemates on two occasions, a performance that threatens their existence in the second tier.Bullets, on the other hand, have proved formidable in recent matches, dropping maximum points only once in the last five league fixtures.Bullets, however, head to the game as favourites, having dominated the encounter in each of their meetings. Elite has never won a match against Bullets.In other matches, at KIBHT, Rainbow FC will welcome a well-rested Mully Children Family (MCF FC) in an early kickoff before Kajiado FC plays Kibera Black Stars at Vapor Grounds, Ngong.National Super League Sunday Fixtures Gusii FC vs Mulembe United – Cardinal Otunga (1pm) Rainbow vs MCF FC – KIBHT (12pm) Kibera Black Stars vs Kajiado – Vapour (2pm) Kisumu All Stars vs Mara Sugar – Moi Stadium (3pm) Vihiga Bullets vs Mombasa Elite – KIBHT (2.30pm) pic.twitter.com/fmcCyNvYB3— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) May 12, 2024
