Shabana FC opened a nine-point gap at the helm of the National Super League (NSL) after overcoming fellow promotion hopefuls Murang’a Seal 2-0 in a league match staged at the Simeon Nyachae Stadium in Kisii on Sunday afternoon.Ahead of the match, Shabana were keen on making it three wins in a row, while Murang’a were desperate to bounce back from midweek’s disappointing barren draw with Kibera Black Stars in their backyard.##NAJAVA_MECA_7108508##23 minutes in, the tie was made easier for the hosts when Murang’a Seal defender Samuel Semo was sent off for a dangerous challenge, and from there it was all Shabana. Four minutes before the break, new signing Maurice Dukkuly broke the deadlock for what was the first half’s lone goal.Seven minutes after the restart, Vincent Nyabuto ended his prolonged dry spell with the second and final goal of the match. The remainder of the second half was difficult for both teams as the pitch was soaked by a heavy downpour.The win takes Shabana’s tally for the season to 35 points; the second-placed Kibera Black Stars have 26 points. Gusii and Murang’a have 25 each and occupy the third and fourth positions, respectively, in the log.In Migori, hosts Migori Youth trounced ambitious Darajani Gogo 3-1. Kevin Hagai was the hero of the game, scoring two goals for the hosts in the 7th and 57th minutes. Lucky Musyoki, who recently rejoined the club, scored the third. Starman Rashid Moyo scored the visitor’s consolation goal.At the Ligi Ndogo Grounds, visitors Kisumu All Stars defied the odds to pick a draw against Kibera Black Stars in a one-all. There were initial fears that the team would not make it to Nairobi, but somehow they managed to travel, albeit late.KCB centre back chuffed by Harambee Stars recall, vows to cement place in the first team
