The National Super League (NSL) Round 33 kicks off on Friday with Nairobi United hosting Mombasa Elite at Kasarani Annex, setting the stage for a weekend of thrilling encounters.Fresh from a convincing 3-1 victory over Darajani Gogo, Nairobi United will aim to secure another win and move to third place in the standings.However, their position will be temporary, as Naivas plays relegation-threatened Kajiado FC on Saturday.Match day Nairobi united fc vs Mombasa Elite 🏟 Kasarani Annex🕒 2 PM📸 Nairobi United #NSL2024 #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/vH0ukYkcKy— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) May 24, 2024 This match promises high stakes, with results impacting both ends of the table. A positive outcome for Mombasa Elite would bolster their fight against relegation.Elite has been on an upward trajectory since the start of the month, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches, although all have ended in draws.Five disappointing players of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League seasonThe Patrick Nyale-coached team has held promotion favourites Naivas, Vihiga Bullets, Kajiado, and Mully Children Family (MCF) to draws. This performance has lifted them from the bottom to sixteenth place, with 30 points.Mombasa will be without key players, including goalkeeper Richard Ebenyo, defender Hakim Ingosi, and Daniel Odhiambo, all sidelined due to illness. Despite these challenges, goalkeeper trainer Sunil Shah remains confident in securing a win against Nairobi United.“We have prepared well for the match. We know the calibre of our opponent, but the team is committed to getting the job done because a win here will significantly boost our chances of playing in the league next season,” Shah told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8117909##Nairobi heads into the match as favourites, relying on their recent form, which has seen Edwin Mwaura’s side win two out of their last three games. The first league encounter between the two teams resulted in a 2-1 victory for Nairobi United at Mbaraki Sports Club.
