The National Super League (NSL) enters its penultimate weekend with everything to play for: promotion dreams, playoff ambitions, and relegation fears all hanging in the balance.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsOne of the headline fixtures this Sunday, 8 June, is the Majirani Derby between 3K FC and Fortune Sacco at Moi Stadium Embu, a clash loaded with both local pride and implications in the race to the FKF Premier League.For Fortune, this is more than just a derby; it is a critical step in their pursuit of an automatic promotion slot or, at the very least, a playoff berth.##NAJAVA_MECA_8969726##Sitting among a tightly packed group that includes APS Bomet, Darajani Gogo, and Naivas FC, Fortune must secure maximum points to keep their ambitions alive.Under the guidance of head coach Sylvester Odero, the Kirinyaga-based outfit heads into the match on a superb run of form.The Bankers are unbeaten in their last nine games and have won their previous two matches convincingly, thrashing Mombasa United 5–1 last weekend and downing Luanda Villa 2–0 the week before.Their recent unbeaten streak also includes a 1–1 draw with Kibera Black Stars and wins over Migori Youth, MCF, Mombasa Stars, MOFA, and Nzoia Sugar.McCarthy remains winless as Harambee Stars are held to dour draw by ChadDespite the pressure of the occasion, coach Odero insists his side is approaching the match calmly, having already navigated what he considers the tougher fixtures.“No pressure. For us, it is just another match. We’ve already played what we thought were the tough games. The pressure is on the fans, and perhaps on 3K, it’s their home, and they’ll want to win in front of their people,” Odero told Mozzart Sport.But 3K will not be treating the fixture as business as usual. This match offers a golden chance to restore pride and take revenge after losing the first leg 1–0 earlier in the season.Assistant coach Moses Munene has made it clear that 3K are ready to spoil Fortune’s promotion party.“We’re targeting victory in this derby. They beat us in the first leg, and this is the perfect opportunity to avenge that defeat. The pressure is on them; they’re chasing a playoff slot, and that comes with expectations. For us, we’re focused on playing our game and grabbing the three points,” said Munene.##NAJAVA_MECA_8967492##However, 3K’s form tells a different story. The club has managed only one win in their last four outings, settling for a draw against MCF and falling to table-toppers Nairobi United in their most recent match.The derby could offer a turning point or deepen their late-season struggles.Meanwhile, at the Bomet IAAF Stadium, second-placed APS Bomet will be looking to solidify their position in the promotion race when they face struggling Nzoia Sugar.With 58 points, APS Bomet are locked in a fierce contest to secure the second automatic promotion slot.Farouk Shikalo opens up on Harambee Stars’ mentorship roleThe Evans Mafuta-coached side is also awaiting a ruling on their abandoned fixture against Kibera Black Stars, but they know that a win on Sunday could provide a crucial cushion over their closest challengers.Bomet will be banking on their consistent performances against lower-ranked sides, and the team is determined to maintain momentum at this decisive stage.On the other end, Nzoia faces minimal pressure. Needing just three points from their remaining three matches to guarantee NSL safety, the match carries less urgency for them, though they will still be keen to make a statement against one of the league’s top sides.Champions-elect Nairobi United are also in action, as they welcome SS Assad to Dandora Stadium for an early kickoff.Nairobi have already sealed promotion and are expected to continue their dominance, having brushed aside several title challengers in recent weeks.##NAJAVA_MECA_8968783##In Kisumu, Vihiga United will host Kibera Black Stars at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in another encounter that could influence the bottom half of the table.Both sides have had inconsistent campaigns and will be looking to end the season on a high note.Mombasa United, still licking their wounds from last weekend’s heavy loss, will be eager to bounce back when they face Naivas at Serani Sports Complex.Free agent Victor Wanyama open to joining former clubThe late-season form of Naivas keeps them in the mix for a playoff position, and they will be aiming to take full advantage of Mombasa’s vulnerabilities.On the same pitch, Mombasa Stars and MCF will meet in the early kickoff, with both teams desperate for points to avoid being sucked into the relegation scrap.Meanwhile, Migori, who are locked in their own survival battle, will host Luanda Villa at Migori Stadium in a must-win match for the home side.
