Mara Sugar will be seeking to move to eight points within the reach of the National Super League (NSL) promotion bracket when they face the struggling Silibwet Leons on Monday in Bomet.Mara are ranked fourth with 50 points, three off the third-placed Migori Youth and eight off the duo of Shabana and Murang’a Seal who occupy the top two slots.##NAJAVA_MECA_7311976##Seal sit at the top by virtue of their better goal difference to that of Shabana who played Gusii to a barren draw last weekend.Mara, who are under the tutelage of former AFC Leopards midfielder Francis Xavier, are riding in confidence heading to the clash as the team is unbeaten in the last five matches.Why Kibera Black Stars will dish first walkover in the 2022-2023 National Super League seasonThe sugarmen beat Kajiado FC 4-0 in their last assignment and will hope to serve Silibwet a similar dose and move to the playoff slot.While the race to run away with the two top slots is interesting, the one to secure the playoff place is also a good one as both Migori and Mara are firmly in contention.Silibwet are winless in the last seven matches with their last ending in a 2-0 defeat to Vihiga United.Meanwhile, Mwatate United head coach Evans Mafuta will be hoping to register his first win since taking over when they host the wounded Kajiado at the Wundanyi grounds.Shabana miss chance to go back on top after barren draw with GusiiMafuta was appointed at the start of the month, replacing Mark Asa who was shown the door with his backroom staff over a string of poor results.Mwatate were awarded three points last week after Kisumu All Stars failed to show up for a league match in Taveta.Kajiado are ranked 15th with 21 points, six behind their match day opponent.
