Two National Super League matches have been lined up on Saturday in Kisumu and Kajiado as the second tier enters week 27 with much to play for at both ends of the log.Kisumu All Stars play host to relegation-battling Mulembe United at Moi Stadium Kisumu in a match where much is at stake for both teams. It could prove to be a closely fought clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_8027971##Otenga, currently in fifth place with 44 points, have been inconsistent in recent months. This has seen them lose some ground in the promotion push and currently trail second-placed Mathare United, who occupy the second automatic promotion slot by nine points heading into week 27 action.Draws appear to be their main Achilles’ heel, with the eight registered being the highest among any of the promotion-seeking outfits.Mulembe United have no option but to secure points if they are to stay off relegation. The team is currently rock bottom with 19 points and risks going down if their fortunes do not change for the better, starting with the tie in Kisumu.The teams above them are within touching distance, and a win on Saturday could propel them up the log. United will be buoyed by the fact that they have not lost their last two away games as they head to Kisumu.They managed two draws away from home against Darajani Gogo and Kajiado FC, and they have a chance to get something out of the short trip to the lakeside city.The first leg meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-0 win for All-Stars. The match starts at 3 PM.Stars Abroad: Mixed results for Kenyan stars overseasDimba Patriots vs MCFAt the Wolves Den in Kajiado, Dimba Patriots will entertain MCF, with both teams out to bounce back from last weekend’s setbacks.Dimba went down 1-0 to Naivas FC, while MCF fell to SS Assad by a similar scoreline, although they had much to say about the level of officiating in the duel.Dimba has been inconsistent throughout the season and currently occupies the 11th position with 22 points. MCF, three places below them, have managed to shake off their early season struggles and have been on the rise in recent weeks.Before losing to Assad, they had won three games in a row, including a 3-0 thumping of Mathare United.The first leg meetup ended in a 0-0 draw. The match starts at 3 PM.FKF PL: Gor Mahia out to pile more misery on limping Nzoia Sugar
