Luanda Villa’s central defender, Peter Mbuya, is confident his team can spring a surprise against the Mombasa Stars in their National Super League (NSL) clash at the Serani Sports Complex.The Luanda-based club has endured a rough start to the campaign, both on and off the pitch. However, Mbuya, a former Vihiga United stalwart, believes their midweek victory over Mombasa United has rejuvenated the squad and put them in a strong position to reignite their season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8576433##The team’s recent 5-0 thrashing of Mombasa United at Mumboha, buoyed by their new sponsorship deal, marked a turning point. Previously, they had only managed one win in their first three matches.“We’re up against a solid team that’s struggling to get results. Right now, the players are focused on securing three points. We are going into this match knowing we’re back in the promotion race,” Mbuya told Mozzart Sport.For Mombasa Stars, this fixture provides a golden chance to claim their third win of the season and end their four-match winless streak. Their last league victory was over a month ago.The Stars’ campaign has been severely hampered by financial woes, which have forced them to travel without key players on several occasions. This has left them languishing among the bottom three in the standings.“Playing against bottom-placed teams is never easy. I’ve been there before with Vihiga United, so I understand the pressure, especially when fans are demanding results but conditions are tough. That said, we are here for three points, and we will play like champions. Whatever is happening off the pitch doesn’t concern us,” Mbuya added.KCB seek to go six points clear as Tusker eye redemptionAt Kianyanga Stadium in Kirinyaga, 19th-placed Muhoroni Youth will face a determined Fortune Sacco. Both teams are seeking redemption after disappointing midweek results.Fortune, under the guidance of Michael Otimong, suffered a 3-0 defeat to a struggling MCF, while Muhoroni Youth were held to a 1-1 draw by Migori Youth at home.Fortune will be without defenders Michael Maina and Emmanuel Obala, who are sidelined with injuries. Muhoroni Youth will also miss Jackson Juma, who is recovering from a shoulder injury.A win for Fortune Sacco could narrow the points gap between them and league leaders Nairobi United, who are set to play Kibera Black Stars in an early kick-off at Dandora Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_8576435##In other Super League matches, Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) will host Mully Children Family (MCF) at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay, while APS Bomet welcomes Samwest Blackboots to their home turf. Nzoia Sugar will face Kisumu All Stars at Sudi Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.Mowlem, New Njiru cruise as Victors Faith crash out of Sakaja Super CupMeanwhile, Migori Youth will square off against league newcomers 3K FC at Migori Stadium. Mombasa United, on the other hand, is set to claim an automatic three points as their scheduled opponents, Vihiga United, were unable to make the trip to the Coast due to financial difficulties.
