Kibera Black Stars will look to continue their impressive run in the National Super League (NSL) when they take on struggling SamWest Blackboots FC this afternoon at Jamhuri Sports Complex, Nairobi.Under the guidance of former Gor Mahia striker Edwin Lavatsa, Kibera has been on a steady rise since the start of the season. They enter the match aiming to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games.A victory against SamWest would temporarily propel Kibera to the top of the table, displacing Nairobi United until the weekend fixtures unfold.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684306##Yamama have squandered recent opportunities to claim the league’s top spot after back-to-back draws against Muhoroni Youth and Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA). Wins in those matches could have given them a four-point cushion at the summit.However, solid performances against Nairobi United, 3K FC, Migori Youth, and Dimba Patriots have kept their promotion hopes alive, trailing the leaders by just three points.Kibera will, however, be without the league’s top scorer, Congolese forward Donald Ange, who has returned to Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side Mathare United.“We are well prepared for the game. SamWest cannot be underestimated; they have a great coach, talented players, and a strong fighting spirit. But we also need the three points to go top, so we anticipate a tough match, but we are ready for the challenge,” said Kibera Team Manager Kevin Adongo. Mathare United head coach infuriated by players after dropping points against TalantaOn the other hand, SamWest Blackboots come into this game following a major squad overhaul, parting ways with over eight players as they seek to reorganize for the second half of the season.Currently sitting 12th in the 20-team standings, Blackboots have released key players, including goalkeeper Bernard Onunga, Billy Mwangi, John Nyawir, Brian Odhiambo, Winston Onyango, Evans Omondi, Jeremiah Asewe, George Ndung’u, Timothy Wabwire, Douglas Ochieng, Rowan Mutsoso, and Ronald Wabuya.“We have had a tough run, which was expected after losing some key players. We are still working on finding the right replacements. However, we have prepared well for this game, and our new signings bring much-needed energy. Fans should not worry—we are in good shape, and results will soon turn in our favour,” said Blackboots head coach Andrew Ongwae.Shabana midfielder impressed with bit part role in club’s impressive runA win for the Dagoretti-based side would see them climb to seventh place ahead of Saturday’s matches.The match kicks off at 3:00 PM.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684717##
