NSL: Seal close in on the second spot as All-Stars gun for safety

NSL: Seal close in on the second spot as All-Stars gun for safety


National Super League promotion-chasing side Murang’a Seal tactician Vincent Nyaberi is upbeat; his side can collect maximum points from the remaining four fixtures to seal automatic promotion to the FKF-Premier League.

Nyaberi’s side staged a strong display on Wednesday to complete a 3-1 comeback victory against struggling Kisumu All-Stars at the St Sebastian Park in Murang’a to go third on the log.

The former Shabana tactician is confident his charges have enough fire in their belly to see out the remaining matches amidst a jam-packed fixture.

“The NSL is very competitive but we are realistic about our chances of finishing within the qualifying slots. The boys are very focused on achieving this feat despite fixtures coming thick and fast.”

He has urged his players to stay focused as they seek to secure top-tier football next season in what could be their maiden appearance since inception.

“It is going to be tough on us given that we will play our last four matches within two weeks. We will prioritize having enough rest so that we can be in the right frame of mind to juggle between short resting periods and travelling long distances.”

Elsewhere Kisumu All-Stars head coach Charles Bruno is confident his side will not be drawn into this season’s relegation dogfight despite enduring a spate of poor results in their recent outings in the National Super League.

The former FKF-Premier League side has lost all of their four recent matches against Silibwet Leons, Coastal Heroes, Kibera Black Stars, and Murang’a Seal, a series that has got the club’s faithful concerned about their future in the second-tier league.

However, Bruno, who turned out for AFC Leopards and former heavy-hitters Gor Mahia, is confident there can secure their status should they collect maximum points from their remaining four matches.

“We are not concerned about our safety since we have our work cut out. We will aim to collect maximum points to enhance our chances of staying afloat,” he reckoned.

He has urged his players to prioritize their remaining ties instead of being pegged back by their recent poor form.

“Everyone in our camp is focused on helping the team turn a corner from our recent poor run, and the players will play a big part in achieving that.

I encourage them to stay focused on the job ahead and getting it done as soon as possible.”

Elsewhere minnows Gusii enhanced their journey from the relegation by defeating MCF 3-2 to climb out of the drop zone.

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