Nairobi City Stars desperate for points as FKF-PL relegation looms

Nairobi City Stars' Edwin Buliba and Kakamega Homeboyz Hillary Otieno of Kakamega Homeboyz during FKF Premier League match at The Dandora Stadium on Friday, February 14, 2025.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Nairobi City Stars find themselves in a desperate battle for survival as the FKF Premier League enters match-week 23.

Rooted at the bottom with 19 points, City Stars must secure a positive result against Ulinzi Stars in Machakos to keep their hopes alive.

A loss would further dim their chances of escaping relegation, especially with their rivals also in action this weekend.

Fellow strugglers Bidco United, also on 19 points, face an equally crucial clash against FC Talanta, who sit just above the relegation zone with 22 points.

A victory for Bidco would see them leapfrog Talanta, while a defeat could leave them further adrift.

Posta Rangers, level on 22 points, have a tough assignment against fourth-placed KCB. A poor result could see them slide closer to the drop zone, depending on how the other relegation-threatened teams fare.

Muranga Seal, only a point above danger, will battle Mathare United in Muranga. Mathare, sitting in 12th place with 26 points, are not entirely safe and will be eager to put more distance between themselves and the bottom three.

Meanwhile, Shabana, who have 30 points, will host Kakamega Homeboyz in Kisii. While they have a slight cushion, a bad run of form could see them dragged into the relegation scrap.

At the top of the table, the title race remains fierce. League leaders Police FC (41 points) will aim to maintain their advantage, but second-placed Tusker (40 points) are in hot pursuit.