The promotion-chasing Shabana will be looking to return to the summit of the National Super League when they face Gusii FC on Sunday at the Gusii Stadium.Shabana dropped to the second slot on Wednesday after their closest challenger in the race to automatic promotion, Murang’a Seal won their duel.##NAJAVA_MECA_7312223##Seal who beat Naivas 2-1 in the mid-week fixture have 61 points against their name, one ahead of Shabana who have two matches in hand.Gusii, interestingly beat Shabana by a solitary goal in the first leg of the fixture which is deemed to be a derby given the rivalry that exists between the two.Speaking ahead of the match, Shabana’s coach Sammy Okoth insisted that they have prepared well for the return leg. “The first leg match had a lot of pressure and everyone wanted to win it, but for this, the players have settled and are not under any pressure,” Okoth said.His counterpart Kassim Junior expects a tough encounter but the return of youthful centre-back Cyrus Ouko is a plus for them.”It will be a tough encounter since the players know each other well,” Kassim said.Kenyan defender Christopher Oruchum reveals foreign players’ hand in promoting Tanzanian leagueAnother fixture that is expected to be interesting will bring Migori Youth up against Kibera Black Stars at the Migori grounds.The hosts are hoping to finish in the playoff slot at worst as they still have a mathematical chance of catching up with the duo of Shabana and Seal.Migori Youth hotshot Kevin Hagai itching for top flight promotionMigori have 50 points to their name, a tally, that is similar to the fourth-ranked Mara Sugar who will not be in action on Sunday.In other matches lined up for the day, the struggling MCF will look to return to winning ways when they tackle Coastal Heroes at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.The David Mahira-coached side was, expected to have an explosive season given the kind of payers the team brought on board in the off and mid-season transfer windows but, the team finds itself struggling to register positive results consistently.Firat unfazed by absence of injured stars ahead of Mauritius, Pakistan testsThey host Heroes who are brimming in confidence after humbling debutants Darajani Gogo 2-0 in their last assignment.Former top-flight side, Kisumu All Stars will play host to the wounded Naivas at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu while, SS Assad have a date with Vihiga United at Shamu grounds.Sunday Kisumu All Stars vs Naivas – Moi Stadium,Kisumu Migori Youth vs Kibera Black Stars – Migori Stadium, MigoriSs Assad vs Vihiga United – Shamu Grounds, UkundaMully Children Home FC vs Coastal Heroes – Kenyatta Stadium, MachakosGusii Fc vs Shabana – Gusii Stadium,KisiiMonday Kajiado FC vs Mwatate United – Ildamat Stadium, KajiadoSilibwet Leons vs Mara Sugar Fc – Silibwet Green Stadium,BometAll matches start at 1500 hrs E.A.T
