Nzoia Sugar suffered a significant blow in their quest to lay hands on the Football Kenya Federation Premier League after shockingly losing 1-0 to Kariobangi Sharks at Sudi Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The defeat comes at the worst time for Nzoia as prior to the game were looking to whip Sharks and move to a point within the reach of log leaders Tusker.For a team that had made Sudi Stadium a fortress, bowing to Sharks who had nothing to lose is an outcome that many didn’t anticipate.Nzoia haven’t lost at Sudi in the last one year and were highly expected to cruise over Sharks and inch closer to the title.However, Keith Imbali had different thoughts and plans as he netted the sole goal in the second half to cast a doubt on Nzoia chances of clinching the title. Imbali was also on target in the first leg played in February at the Utalii grounds where Nzoia came from a goal down to secure maximum points.The goal was also enough for the club to arrest the three-game winless run in the league.Free-falling Mathare suffer tenth straight defeat after bowing to KCBWith three matches remaining, Nzoia can only hope for a football miracle to happen in their favour.The team will host KCB and later play Nairobi City Stars and Sofapaka away in Nairobi.##NAJAVA_MECA_7283912##With the result, Nzoia will be hoping that Gor Mahia and Tusker will labour for a draw when the two giants meet on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.Further, the Salim Babu coached outfit will pray that the two will register unwanted results in the remaining matches.After playing Gor on Sunday, Tusker will have a trip to Muhoroni where they are scheduled to play Wazito before taking on Posta Rangers in the penultimate match of the campaign.The brewers will close the season with a trip to Vihiga Bullets.Gor on the other hand are set to play Ulinzi Stars, Kakamega Homeboyz and Nairobi City Stars in their last three matches.
