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Excitement mounts as NSL season commences with clashes featuring new teams, talent, and seasoned contenders in a quest for glory.
Local football enthusiasts are gearing up for an action-packed weekend as the National Super League (NSL) gets underway this Saturday 16 September.
With five exciting fixtures lined up across the country, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of football in Kenya's second division.
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07:06 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Engin Firat: 'Maybe God wants us to think that we are not ready'
After a spirited performance in their win over Qatar last week, Stars were brought down to earth as they lost 1-0 to South Sudan.
In a thrilling opening clash, last season's fifth-place finishers, Naivas, are set to kick off their campaign away to the newly merged Dimba Patriots.
Dimba Patriots, a merger between Patriots and Taita Taveta-based Mwatate United FC, recently received the League Management body's approval, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
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06:33 - 14.09.2023
ATHLETICS: Revenge in the air as Athing Mu stalks Mary Moraa in Diamond Trophy duel
Moraa has been unbeaten in the women’s 800m so far this season and it will be her joy to continue the hot streak at the Hayward Field in Eugene.
At the Kasarani Annex, newly promoted side Rainbow FC will be hosting Darajani Gogo, promising an electrifying clash between two teams hungry for success.
Meanwhile, Vihiga Bullets, relegated from the Kenyan top flight last season, will be on the road to Awendo to face Gusii, making their encounter a must-watch for fans.
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06:04 - 14.09.2023
RUGBY Amonde convinced current crop of Shujaa can out perform previous golden generation
Amonde believes the current crop of players can achieve bigger things than what he and his peers ever did during his playing days.
Vihiga United will also be in action as they welcome Kajiando at the Mumias Sports Complex. United is expected to showcase new recruits after FIFA lifted a ban imposed during the 2021/22 season.
The ban was a consequence of the club's failure to pay Nigerian striker Junior Adeyafa the sum of Ksh200,000 in accrued wages.
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05:00 - 14.09.2023
ATHLETICS Bernard Koech using Copenhagen Half Marathon to calibrate for Amsterdam Marathon
Koech will be testing his limits by competing against youngsters.
Vihiga's resilience in retaining their second-tier status last season surprised many, and fans will be eager to see how they perform with their fresh additions.
Sunday promises another round of exciting fixtures, with Migori Youth set to entertain Mathare United at the Migori Stadium.
19:02 - 13.09.2023
ATHLETICS Kenyan athletes get high praise from South African football star
The South African forward has lauded Kenyan runners for their impressive performances at various competitions
This clash is anticipated to be a fierce battle, given that Migori Youth finished third in the NSL last season and had a tough playoff against Wazito. Migori Youth lost 3-0 on aggregate to Wazito, making this match a crucial one for them.
In another Sunday fixture, Mara Sugar will travel to Mombasa to take on Coastal Heroes in a match that promises to be entertaining.
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18:30 - 13.09.2023
Collins Injera ‘not feeling the pressure’ of taking up coaching at Mwamba
Injera stepped up to head coach role at Mwamba’s sevens side on an interim capacity in the absence of Kevin Wambua who was away on international duty with Shujaa on a couple of legs in the just concluded National Sevens Circuit.
Mara Sugar's head coach, Francis Xavier, expressed optimism, saying, "The team is in good spirit, and we believe the new players have added the much-needed character in the team, something we needed in terms of stability and depth. Our goal is to pick as many points as possible, and this has to start with the opening fixture."
As the NSL prepares to kick off the new season, fans are in for a treat with these exciting matchups.
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08:00 - 13.09.2023
FOOTBALL: Eight lessons learned from Harambee Stars' defeat to South Sudan
The loss saw South Sudan register their maiden win over Kenya since attaining independence back in 2011
With newly merged teams, motivated newcomers, and established sides looking to make a comeback, the competition is expected to be fierce.
Week One Fixtures
Saturday 16th September 2023
MCF v SS Assad (Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos)
Vihiga United v Kajiado (Mumias Sports Complex)
Dimba Patriots v Naivas (The Wolves Den, Olooloitikosh)
Rainbow v Darajani Gogo (Kasarani Annex)
Gusii v Vihiga Bullets (Awendo Green Stadium)
Sunday 17th September 2023
Coastal Heroes v Mara Sugar (Mbaraki Sports Club)
Migori Youth v Mathare United (Migori Stadium)
Kibera Black Stars v Nairobi United (Ligi Ndogo Grounds)
Luanda Villa v Mombasa Elite (Mumboha Grounds)
Kisumu Allstars v Silibwet (Moi Stadium, Kisumu)
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