The FKF National Super League (NSL) homestretch intensifies today, Saturday 14 June, with eight matches lined up across various venues nationwide, all kicking off at 3:00 p.mFollow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News The biggest spotlight falls on Kianyaga Stadium, where Fortune Sacco hosts Darajani Gogo in a decisive clash for the final promotion playoff slot.With Nairobi United and APS Bomet having already secured automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League, only one route remains, the third-place playoff position.Fortune heads into the tie third on the log with 57 points, one ahead of fifth-placed Darajani Gogo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8976962##Naivas , sitting fourth, also have 57 points but trail Fortune on goal difference.A win for Fortune would give them breathing space over Gogo and potentially keep them ahead of Naivas, depending on results elsewhere.Victory for Gogo, meanwhile, would see them leapfrog both rivals — at least temporarily — and take a massive step toward the playoff slot.The first-leg encounter on 27 October 2024 saw Fortune edge Gogo 1-0.At Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, Naivas will host 3K FC in another fixture with significant playoff implications.Naivas, level on points with Gogo and just one behind Fortune, must win to remain in the race.They will also be keeping a close eye on proceedings at Kianyaga.A win, coupled with a draw or loss for Fortune, could lift Naivas into third.The first leg between Naivas and 3K FC ended in a 1-1 draw at Moi Stadium, Embu.Tactics talk: Kenya Police vs Shabana- who holds the edge?Meanwhile, at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, MOFA will take on league leaders Nairobi United with the title itself up for grabs.Nairobi United, already promoted, lead the table with 69 points, five clear of second-placed APS Bomet with two games to go.A win for Nicholas Muyoti’s side would seal the NSL crown.For MOFA, currently seventh, the fixture offers an opportunity to end their season on a high after a campaign that failed to live up to expectations.They will, however, take comfort in knowing it was their debut NSL season.MOFA stunned Nairobi United 1-0 in their reverse fixture at Dandora Stadium.Zico eyes MozzartBet Cup glory as Gor Mahia gears up for penultimate league clashElsewhere, MCF will host APS Bomet at Moi Stadium in Embu in a match that has lost its earlier weight.Originally pegged as a potential promotion decider, the tie became academic after APS Bomet were awarded three points from their abandoned match against Kibera Black Stars, a result that confirmed their promotion with 64 points.MCF, who shocked Bomet 2-0 in the first leg, will nonetheless be eyeing a season double over the law enforcers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977551##At Jamhuri Sports Complex, Kibera Black Stars will host Kisumu AllStars in a fixture that has lost its former significance.The Kibera-based side’s promotion ambitions were all but crushed following the FKF’s decision to award APS Bomet a walkover in their controversial encounter.With just a slim mathematical chance left, Black Stars will be keen to bounce back from the 4-1 thrashing they suffered at the hands of AllStars in the first leg.The Vihiga Derby is set to unfold at Mumboha Grounds, where Luanda Villa faces Vihiga United in a clash rich in local pride. Luanda sits 11th with 42 points, three above 12th-placed Vihiga.Though both sides are out of contention, the derby still carries emotional weight, especially with the first leg having ended in a 1-1 stalemate.NSL: Mabia eyes legacy as APS Bomet chase league crownIn the other matches of the day, relegated SS Assad will welcome Migori Youth at the Ukunda Grounds.With both teams having little to play for, the match will serve as a formality and a chance to finish the campaign with pride.##NAJAVA_MECA_8978918##Meanwhile, Nzoia Sugar will host Mombasa United at Sudi Stadium, with both teams looking to end their seasons positively and build momentum ahead of next year.
