Friday, 14th July 2023, remains a pivotal day for Fortune Sacco and APS Bomet. On this day, the High Court in Nairobi upheld the Sports Dispute Tribunal’s decision to nullify the 2021/2022 National Super League (NSL), a season where both clubs had earned promotion to the FKF Premier League. The ruling saw both sides relegated to the third tier, forcing them to either restructure or risk dissolution.While other teams involved in the dispute, such as Mayenje Santos and Kona Rangers, have struggled since then—Santos now defunct and Kona battling in the fourth tier—Fortune and APS Bomet have clawed their way back. This week, they headline NSL Matchday 2 as they face off at Kianyanga Stadium, Kirinyaga.The rivalry between these two sides has always been intense, with no team ever scoring more than a goal in their previous encounters.Fortune began this season with a 1-1 draw at Nzoia Sugar, where a goal from Kelvin Odhiambo denied them victory after Elvis Barasa had put them ahead. APS , on the other hand, secured a commanding 2-0 win over Mombasa United, with goals from Alex Shamala and Dominic Kirui.##NAJAVA_MECA_8374289##Bomet comes into the game in fine form, having won six consecutive matches in the third tier and extending their unbeaten run to nine games.They have also kept clean sheets in their last three matches.Fortune will be without key defender Nebart Wamae, who suffered a knee injury, while goalkeeper Maina Prince remains doubtful.Out of their last four meetings, APS Bomet has won two, Fortune Sacco has won one, and the other ended in a draw. Notably, neither side has ever secured an away victory in this fixture. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM.NSL Saturday Fixtures Migori Youth vs Kisumu All Stars – Migori Stadium 3pMSS Assad vs Naivas – Ukunda Showgrounds (3pm) Fortune Sacco vs APS Bomet – Kianyanga Stadium (3pm) Mombasa United vs Samwest Blackboots – Serani Sports Club (3pm) Vihiga United vs Muhoroni YTH pic.twitter.com/p2LzvzHKxS— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) September 28, 2024 Migori Youth vs Kisumu All-StarsElsewhere, Migori Youth will host Kisumu All-Stars at Migori Stadium, with both sides eager to bounce back from opening weekend defeats.Migori, under coach Laban Gambareko, lost 1-0 to Darajani Gogo, while All-Stars were humiliated 4-0 by newly promoted 3K FC in front of their home fans.Kisumu recently confimred their technical bench, with Charles Warinda set to lead them once again under the chairmanship of Benjamin Basole.FKFPL: Gor Mahia kickstarts title defense with Mathare United clash as top-flight football returns to Gusii StadiumHowever, they are on a poor run of form, going five matches without a win and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last three games.Migori had a turbulent preseason, struggling to assemble a team, but Team Manager David Otieno has assured fans of an improved campaign.Kisumu has a better record against Migori, remaining undefeated in their last eight meetings and keeping clean sheets in the previous four.Migori has never beaten Kisumu since their promotion to the second tier, but Gambareko hopes to break that jinx. The match also starts at 3:00 PM.In other matches, at Ukunda Showgrounds, SS Assad hosts promotion favorites Naivas, with Simba Gii aiming for their second win of the season, while Naivas are still searching for their first victory.Last weekend, Assad was awarded a walkover after their opponents, Samwest Blackboots, failed to provide a fully equipped ambulance. Meanwhile, Naivas suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to newcomers Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA).At Serani Sports Club, Mombasa United will take on Samwest Blackboots, while Vihiga United faces Muhoroni Youth at Mumias Complex in the final league match of the day.Exclusive: Shimanyula announces interest in FKF PresidencyNational Super League Saturday Fixtures Migori Youth vs Kisumu All Stars – Migori Stadium (3pm)SS Assad vs Naivas – Ukunda Showgrounds (3pm)Fortune Sacco vs APS Bomet – Kianyanga Stadium (3pm)Mombasa United vs Samwest Blackboots – Serani Sports Club (3pm)Vihiga United vs Muhoroni Youth – Mumias Sports Complex (3pm)
