The race to secure the two automatic promotion slots to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) continues on Saturday, with leaders Mara Sugar facing Silibwet Leons at Awendo Green Stadium. If the Millers secure maximum points against the already relegated Leons, the Benedict Wanjala-coached side will confirm their elevation to the top-flight league for the first time in the club’s history, marking three promotions in under five years.The Narok-based club enjoys a significant gap between them and third- and fourth-placed Naivas and Nairobi United, respectively. Maximum points will leave those teams fighting for promotion/relegation places. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8148122##Mara has not tasted defeat in the last ten league matches and will hope to continue their winning streak against Silibwet, who are on a run of seven games without a win. Mara seeks to surpass the 80-point mark, aiming to become the first team to achieve this feat in the post-COVID era.Furthermore, the Sugar Men have a good track record against today’s opponents, having won all five of their previous meetings, including a 4-1 victory at Bomet IAAF Stadium in the first leg.Naivas vs. MCF FCToday is also crucial for Mathare United fans, who will be focused on the match between Naivas and the Mully Children Family (MCF) at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Mathare will secure a return to the FKF Premier League if Vincent Nyaberi-coached MCF manages to defeat Naivas. Player ratings: Friday to forget for Matasi, Olunga as Harambee Stars draw with BurundiHowever, it will not be an easy task, with Collins Omondi’s side eager to secure maximum points to enhance their chances of promotion.Ahead of the tie, both sides are enjoying good form, with Naivas unbeaten in their last three games, while MCF have not dropped points in their previous seven league games. Speaking to Mozzart Sport ahead of the game, Nyaberi noted that his side is aiming for a win.“We understand the match has a lot of interest for some fans, but we are just going to do our work diligently and bring three points back to Yatta,” he said.A victory for MCF will move them closer to their season’s target, potentially jumping to seventh place depending on other results, while Naivas will remain third but can open a four-point gap between them and Nairobi United, who take on MCF in a mid-week fixture.Full-timeNairobi United 2-3 Mathare UnitedMathare United and Mara Sugar could both secure promotion to the Kenyan Premier League as early as tomorrow.Mara Sugar will confirm their promotion if they defeat relegated Silibwet Leons in Awendo.Mathare United will be promoted… pic.twitter.com/LvsdH2N3KV— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) June 7, 2024 Dimba Patriots vs. GusiiGusii continues their quest to secure another season in the NSL when they visit Dimba Patriots at the Wolves Den. The Dennis Onkangi-managed side left Kisii at midnight for the clash and will hope for lady luck against a side that has not lost a home game in over two months. Gusii appears to have found their form, going four games without losing, including three draws and a win against another relegation-fighting side, Mulembe United. Meanwhile, the Idd Shikanda-managed Patriots have lost only one match in their last eight games and will seek to secure all points to enhance their push for a top-five finish.2026WCQ: Abuya strike not enough as Burundi rally to hold Kenya in MalawiOther MatchesIn other matches, Mombasa Stars will face Kibera Black Stars at Serani Sports Club, with a top-ten finish at stake. Kibera’s head coach, Owen Makokha, will not be available after picking up a red card in their last game. At Moi Stadium, Kisumu All Stars will look to continue their dominance over Vihiga Bullets when they meet at 3:00 pm.
