Former Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions, Sofapaka, will begin their National Super League campaign with an away trip to Gucha Stars. The fixtures released by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have handed Batoto Ba Mungu a challenging start as they begin life in the second tier after 17 years in the Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSofapaka, who won their maiden and only FKF Premier League title in 2009, were relegated from the top flight last season after a difficult campaign last season. They will now have to navigate the demanding NSL schedule as they attempt to rebuild and secure promotion at the first attempt.##NAJAVA_MECA_907065##Kisumu All Stars will also begin their campaign on the road when they travel to face Kabati Youth FC. The Thika-based side will be embarking on a new chapter in the NSL as they look to establish themselves in the second tier.Soy United, will open their campaign at home against newly-promoted Kiminini Combined FC.Last season's fourth-placed side Equity FC, who narrowly missed out on promotion, will begin their second NSL campaign away to Luanda Villa. Why Harambee Stars midfielder will not play against West Ham this weekendEquity will be hoping to build on last season's strong showing and mount another serious promotion challenge.Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), meanwhile, will host Nairobi City Stars at the Raila Odinga Stadium Homabay (ROSH), in one of the eye-catching fixtures on the opening weekend.Newly-promoted Spitfire FC face a stern test in their first NSL outing when they take on Bidco United, while fellow newcomers Mfalme FC will make their second-tier debut away to Nzoia Sugar.Clem Imbayi’s future hangs in balance as Fortune Sacco hold firmKibera Soccer will entertain FC Talanta, while Kibera Black Stars will host Naivas FC in another fixture as the new NSL campaign gets underway.The opening round of matches is scheduled to be played across 12-13 September.
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