NSL: Can Mara overturn first leg loss to Mathare and seal title in penultimate round?

There is actions at both ends of the National Super League (NSL) table as the league enters match week 37, the penultimate week before curtains draw on what has been an exciting and competitive season.It is a clash of Titans as league leaders Mara Sugar host second-placed Mathare United at Awendo Green Stadium as both teams fight for the top spot and the NSL title.Both teams have already achieved the ultimate prize and gained automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League, but are looking for more glory by winning the title.U23 Stars hold first training session ahead of COSAFA Cup involvementMara Sugar have 81 points while Mathare United have 79 points. A win for Mara will confirm them as NSL champions while a win for the Slum Boys will take them to the summit of the table as both teams wait for the final week to have a NSL champion.The promotion playoff position is still up for grabs. Third placed Naivas FC with 70 points and Nairobi United with 69 points are all in action.Naivas FC host the already relegated Gusii FC at Kenyatta Stadium Machakos while Nairobi United play Migori United at Kasarani Annex.On the other end of the standings, three teams are fighting for their lives as they try to escape the open jaws of relegation that have already claimed Gusii FC and Silibwet Leons.##NAJAVA_MECA_8173413##Mulembe United at position 16 with 35 points are not off the hook yet same as Mombasa Elite with 34 points and Kajiado FC, 33 points who occupy the final relegation slot.Mulembe United host coastal side SS Assad who are safe from relegation after defeating Mombasa Stars 2-1 in their last match. A win for Mulembe will ease their pressure and might be enough to ensure survival depending on how Kajiado FC play. The match will be played at the Mumias Sports Complex.Mombasa Elite are visitors to sixth-placed Darajani Gogo as they seek to keep their place in the league. They can’t afford to lose the match, especially if Kajiado FC get positive results from their match. The match will take place at the Wolves Den.Kajiado FC are expected to give their all as they fight for their lives. They can’t afford to lose the match as this will complicate their survival hopes and might assure relegation depending on how Mombasa Elite and Mulembe United perform in their matches.Kajiado host Gilbert Selebwa- coached Luanda Villa at the Ildamat Stadium.In other matches of the day, Dimba Patriots host bottom-placed Silibwet Leons at KIHBT grounds in Ngong’ while at the lakeside city of Kisumu, Kisumu All Stars take on MCF at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.Vihiga United visit Mombasa Stars at the Serani Sports Ground even as Rainbow FC host Kibera Black Stars in a mid-table clash at Thika Stadium.All matches will kick off at 2.00 pm.

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