Second Half Drama: FKF NSL Restarts with Promotion and Relegation Battles
Luanda Villa has scored the most goals(26) with the highest goal-scoring rate of 1.85 goals per match. Mombasa Stars and Muhoroni Youth have scored the least number of goals (7), with a goal-scoring rate of 0.53 and 0.58 respectively. APS Bomet has conceded the least number of goals (8) while SS Assad and Mombasa United have conceded the most goals (23) each.
APS Bomet is leading the table with 26 points after 14 matches. Kibera Black Stars, Darajani Gogo, Nairobi United and Fortune Sacco follow closely in a tight race.
SS Assad, Vihiga United and Muhoroni Youth are battling it out in the red zone.
Home Record
Kibera Black Stars have the best home record collecting 19 points so far with a win rate of 85.7%. Luanda Villa have collected 17 points at home, with a win rate of 71.4%
SS Assad has managed 1 win and 6 losses at home, they have a win rate of 14.2%
Away Record.
Both Nairobi United and MOFA have the best away record. They have collected 4 wins, draws and 1 loss collecting 14 Points; A win rate of 57.1 %.
Mombasa United are trailing behind on away games managing only 1 draw and 0 wins;0 with a % win rate.
Looking ahead
The second half of FKF NSL promises to be exciting. As some teams are fighting for promotion to top tier league, others will be fighting to avoid relegation.
The League resumes for match week 15 action after a short Christmas break. The weekend kicks off with two exciting matches on Saturday, setting the tone for an action-packed Sunday, where eight more games are lined up.
Saturday 11th January 2024
Muhoroni Youth vs Nzoia Sugar | Muhoroni Stadium | Muhoroni 1 pm
Sitting last in the standings Muhoroni Youth welcomes Nzoia SugarIn the last 5 matches Muhoroni Youth has only managed 3 draws and 2 losses getting 3 points out of a possible 15. The last match was a draw against a strong Nairobi United. They have struggled to get goals in the recent games. Nzoia Sugar’s last game against 3K FC ended in a 1-1 draw after putting a spirited
Fight. They have managed 1 win,2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches Desperate for points to climb out of last place, the home side will need a strong performance to upset the visitors who equally need the points.
Player to watch. Edwin Odhiambo is expected to play a key role for Muhoroni Youth in the weekend's clash. Nzoia Sugar’s Ian Simiyu will also be on target to add to his tally. Both players have netted 4 goals this season.
MOFA vs Darajani Gogo | Raila Odinga Stadium | Homabay 3pm
Darajani Gogo will be travelling to Homabay to face MOFA and this will be the very first time both teams are meeting. Three Points separate the teams with Gogo having 25 points while the hosts 22. MOFA have 2 wins,1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5 matches.
After a barren draw against Dimba Patriots, a win is what they will be going for. Darajani Gogo has had 3 consecutive wins, 1 draw, 1and loss in the last 5 games. They have conceded a goal in each of the last five matches and this calls for them to improve defensively in the coming matches.
Player to watch Brian Juma of MOFA has netted 5 goals so far and scored in the last game and will be kea y man to watch. In-form Veron Ombima of Darajani Gogo has 9 goals on his name, won the December NSL Player of the Month and will be out to add to his tally.
Sunday 12th January 2024
Vihiga United vs SS Assad | Jomo Kenyatta Stadium | Kisumu 3pm
This will be a red zone battle as both teams are fighting to get off the relegation area making this encounter vital for their survival in the league. As of now, Vihiga United is ranked 19th, while SS Assad holds the 18th position in the NSL standings. In the last 5 matches, Vihiga has 1 win,1 draw and 3 losses and scored only 2 goals.
Moving forward they have to improve on the attack if they have to survive in the league.SS Assad has lost the last 4 consecutive matches and has conceded 23 goals, the most in the league so far. They have to work to improve on both their offensive and defensive plays.
Mombasa Stars vs Naivas FC | |Serani Sports Complex | Mombasa 3pm
Mombasa Stars have struggled to have a good start in the league and will host Naivas FC. They have 1 win,3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 matches with a poor goal-scoring record ,7 goals in 13 matches.
Naivas FC has 2 wins,1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. They are still finding their pace despite having a good run last season.
Two points separate the two teams in the standings Mombasa Stars have 13 while Naivas FC has 15 points.
Naivas FC has won all the last 6 matches they have met Mombasa stars.
Player to watch David Agesa has scored 5 goals for Naivas FC and is expected to lead the attack in search of a win.
Rodgers Okumu of Mombasa Stars has contributed a lot by creating goal-scoring chances, nothing less is expected of him in this encounter.
Migori Youth vs Fortune Sacco | Migori Stadium | Migori 3pm
This match is expected to be a tightly contested battle, with both teams vying for crucial points.
Migori youth has shown resilience in the last 5 fixtures 3 wins,1 draw and 1 loss.
Fortune Sacco has had a shaky run in the previous fixtures despite having a good start since their promotion. They have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5 matches.
Player to watch Elias Mugane of Fortune Sacco will be out to add to his 5 goals scored while Migori Youth Clinton Okoth with 4 goals will be the key man in this encounter.
MCF vs Sam West Black Boots | Kenyatta Stadium | Machakos 10 am
MCF have 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5 matches and sitting 12th with 16 points. They are coming into this match after a comfortable 3-1 win against SS Assad this will be a motivating factor.
Sam West Black Bpots have 1 win,2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches and have 15 points in the 15th position. They are striving to bounce back from Naivas FC's 2-0 defeat in the last match.
Player to watch Nehemiah Onchiri of Sam West Blackboots will be the key man in this encounter with 6 goals so far.
Luanda Villa vs Nairobi United | Mumboha Grounds | Luanda 3 pm
Leonard Saleh Luanda Villa's new head coach will be in charge in his first game as they welcome Nairobi United. The hosts have had an impressive run in the last 5 fixtures 3 wins,1 draw and 1 loss.
With a goal-scoring rate of 1.85, Nairobi UnUnited'sefense will have to put more effort into neutralizing the threat. A shaky Nairobi United with 1 win,3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 matches will find it a challenge to face Luanda Villa.
Player to watch
Timothy Ndayala will be the key man in Luanda Villa's attack having already scored 7 goals, while Duncan Odhiambo will be leading Nairobi United frontmen.
Kisumu Allstars vs Mombasa United | Moi Stadium | Kisumu 3pm
Mombasa United travels to Kisumu to face a tough opponent in Kisumu All Stars. The hosts are in a good run 3 wins and 2 draws and will stop at nothing to add on some points. Mombasa United have 1 win,1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5 matches and have not won any single away match.
They have conceded 23 goals so far and their defensive unit is an area of concern.
Player to watch
Michael Karamor leads the Kisumu All-Stars attack while Wilberforce Lugogo will be searching for his goal-scoring form.
3K FC vs Kibera Black Stars | Moi Stadium | Embu 3 pm
3K FC will be hosting the onform Kibera Black Stars who will want to continue with their winning streak at the Embu.3K FC, despite showing promise early in the season, have struggled to maintain consistency in recent matches,1 win,3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 matches.
Kibera Black Stars have 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches. They have been the best-performing team in the last 5 matches.
Player to watch Kibera Black Stars striker Donald Ange leads the NSL top scorer chart with 9 goals. He is expected to continue with his goal-scoring
Dimba Patriots vs APS Bomet |The Wolves Den | Olooloitikosh 3 pm
Dimba Patriots will host the league leaders APS BOMET at the Wolves Den. Dimba Patriots have 1 win,3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 matches.
APS Bomet has 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. Despite topping the league they have the task of improving their goal-scoring rates as have 14 goals in 13 matches. Both teams will be looking to secure maximum points, with APS Bomet aiming to maintain their lead at the top of the table and Dimba Patriots eager to climb higher in the standings.
Player to watch Dimba Patriots' Last Young consistent performer who can create or score crucial goals will be a key man.
