The 2024/2025 National Super League (NSL) continues to deliver thrilling encounters across the country as teams push hard to secure promotion to the FKF Premier League next season.In Kenya’s capital, revamped Nairobi United will clash with Dimba Patriots at Mpesa Foundation. Both teams are determined to build on their strong starts this season.Under coach Idd Shikanda, Dimba has enjoyed an unbeaten run, winning two and drawing two of their opening four matches, placing them at the top of the table.##NAJAVA_MECA_8405606##However, they will miss the services of key defender Joseph Tindo, who is suspended after receiving a red card in their last game against Kisumu All Stars.Nairobi United, meanwhile, has had a mixed start, with one win, one defeat, and one draw from their first three matches.They will be eager to bounce back after last week’s heartbreak, where they conceded in the dying seconds to drop points against SS Assad.Despite the rocky start, coach Edwin Mwaura’s side holds a slight advantage, having won one of their two previous encounters with Dimba, with the other ending in a draw.The match kicks off at 10:00 a.m.Bassogog’s masterclass leaves big dent on Harambee Stars’ dream for AFCON 2025Muhoroni Youth vs Naivas Elsewhere, Naivas, currently fourth, face a tough challenge against Muhoroni Youth at Muhoroni Stadium. Naivas, coached by Elvis Ayani and Owen Makokha, are in fine form, having bounced back from their opening-day loss to MOFA with back-to-back emphatic wins over SS Assad and Mombasa United.Muhoroni, on the other hand, will look to build on last weekend’s stunning victory over MOFA to boost their chances of a swift return to the top flight.Muhoroni chairman Moses Adagala expressed confidence ahead of the match, stating, “We are determined to get back to the top-flight league. It won’t be easy, but we believe our players are up to the task, and it starts with beating Naivas at home.”PLAYER RATINGS: Cameroon v Kenya – Harambee Stars’ fail to impress against Africa’s giantAt Moi Stadium in Kisumu, eleventh-placed Luanda Villa will make the short trip to face relegation-threatened Kisumu All Stars. All Stars have struggled, earning just two points from their first three games, leaving them in 18th place.Villa, on the other hand, has had a decent start, collecting four points out of a possible nine, and will aim to secure their first-ever win against Kisumu, with their last two encounters both ending in draws.In other matches, Mombasa United will host promotion favourites Fortune Sacco, while MOFA travels to Mumias Complex to face Vihiga United.#FKFNSL weekend fixtures will be a treat 😎 pic.twitter.com/w0tOcwrPLd— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) October 11, 2024
