NSL: Gusii FC see off Mwatate to cut gap on promotion position

The race for promotion to the FKF Premier League just got more interesting.Gusii FC closed down the gap on third-placed Migori Youth FC to just a point as they emerged 2-1 winners over Mwatate United in Thursday’s sole National Super League fixture staged at a waterlogged Gusii Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_7244763##Denis Toeri gave the hosts the lead as he broke the deadlock in the 40th minute of the game, giving his side a 1-0 lead at halftime.The cagey game would take a turn in as Alvin Ngoto restored parity for the visitors – who began the day in 11th place- in the 60th minute.National Super League Full Time ResultsGusii Fc 2-1 Mwatate United#sportske pic.twitter.com/3BQK68KfPk— SportsKE (@BarasaNjakusi) May 11, 2023 Gusii FC had to dig deep into the last 10 minutes of the game in search of a winner, and it came in the 83rd minute through Bravo Otieno, securing a second win in three for Kassim Junior’s charges.The win – a 12th for Gusii – took their points tally this season to 40 points having played 25 games this term.High flying Shabana win again to edge closer to top flight returnThe team above them in Migori Youth has played two games less and is on a hot streak that has seen them win four of their last five games; winning their past three including Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Mara Sugar.Shabana remain in control of the Super League standings with 54 points, with Murang’a Seal closing the automatic promotion places in second position with 45 points.

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