The National Super League (NSL) enters its third match day with six matches set for Saturday across various venues in the country.The weekend promises thrilling encounters, with battles expected from both ends of the table as promotion and relegation hopefuls fight for crucial points to keep their season’s ambitions alive.Dimba Patriots vs Kisumu All StarsDimba Patriots, known for upsetting the league’s giants, will return to The Wolves Den to face a struggling Kisumu All-Stars in the first match of the weekend.The Patriots have had a stellar start to the season, winning their opening two matches and sitting comfortably in the top three with six points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8388634##In contrast, Kisumu heads into this match after a turbulent week. Following a second consecutive match without a win this time against Migori Youth, their players faced further challenges, having gone unpaid for over a year.However, after an intervention by various stakeholders, the players received six months’ worth of pay on Thursday.The former FKF Premier League side must be solid defensively if they hope to secure any points, as they have struggled to keep clean sheets, a vulnerability that could be exploited by the Patriots, who have scored in four of their last five games.A win for Dimba, coached by Idd Shikanda, would temporarily take them to the top of the league, pending Sunday’s results.Former Inter Milan midfielder Macdonald Mariga on how Harambee Stars can slay CameroonNaivas vs Mombasa UnitedPre-season favourites Naivas will host Mombasa United at Dandora Stadium in the second match of the day, with Elvis Ayani’s squad aiming to build on last weekend’s performance and rise to the top of the league.Having narrowly missed promotion last season, Naivas currently sit seventh with three points after two matches.They know that securing maximum points against a revamped Mombasa United will bring them closer to their season’s objectives.Both teams have had similar starts, each picking up a win and suffering a loss. Mombasa United’s CEO, Nick Arunga, believes his side has matured since their opening match and is optimistic about an upset. “We’ve had good training sessions, and the players are gelling well. It’s just a matter of time before they deliver, and I believe that will be against Naivas this weekend,” Arunga told Mozzart Sport.AFC Leopards Youth begin promotion push to FKF Division One with Thika Stars testMOFA vs Muhoroni YouthAnother exciting clash will take place at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay, where Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) faces Muhoroni Youth.Muhoroni Youth, currently placed twentieth with no wins, will be hoping for a change of fortune as they seek their first three points against a rejuvenated MOFA side.SS Assad vs Nairobi UnitedNairobi United, keen to maintain their unbeaten streak, will take on SS Assad at Ukunda Showgrounds. United is determined to extend their perfect start to the season, having not lost a game so far.A win would place them in the top three with nine points.Form ya weekend ndiyo hii 😁Mtakuwa wapi? 📍#FKFNSL pic.twitter.com/qoYMXNRQKT— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) October 4, 2024 SS Assad has had a mixed start, benefiting from a walkover against Samwest Blackboots but suffering a heavy 4-0 loss to Naivas last weekend.They will need to regroup quickly if they hope to stop the surging Nairobi United.Other MatchesIn another fixture, Luanda Villa will face Migori Youth at Mumboha Stadium, with kick-off set for 3:00 p.m.
