Luanda Villa missed a chance to widen the gap at the summit of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) division one Zone B as they were held to a 2-2 draw in a mouthwatering clash against Nyota FC.The match, played at Mumboha grounds, saw the visitors seize an early initiative through Meshack Karani with 12 minutes on the clock rounding up Luanda Villa goalkeeper.The hosts responded almost immediately with Moses Masinde, who was in constant danger, founding an equalizer with 20 minutes played.Top of the table clash as Tusker, Gor face off in potential title deciderLuanda Villa kept their composure and soon created openings of their own with Mohammed Baraza and Masinde forcing Nyota FC custodian into making acrobatic saves.Masinde capitalized on a defensive mix up at the back to slot home his second of the game in the 31st minute before Victor Haki levelled for Nyota FC four minutes later.The draw Leaves the Luanda-based club top of the league standings with 39 points, one ahead of second placed Green Commandos.Meanwhile, in Kakamega, Green Commandos hammered Kamungei United 5-0 in a match played at Bukhungu Stadium to keep boost their National Super League (NSL) promotion hopes, having missed the chance last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_7283891##Victor Maliachi triggered the rout as he scored a brace in the opening minutes of the game and further goals from red hot Christopher Koloti, Emmanuel Kemei and youngster Valentine Nyapola sunk the Bomet-based club.Elsewhere, Kibera Soccer earned the Kibra Slums bragging rights with a 2-1 win over Kibra United in a closely contested tie played at Woodley grounds.Kibera Soccer took the lead early in the game before Kibra United equalized just before the break. The former were at the end of a superbly worked breakaway to tuck home the ball on the net to break Kibra United faithful’s hearts as Woodley went into wild celebrations.Kevin Osanyo and Paul Jawa netted a goal each as Rainbow inflicted more woes to Ruiru Hot Stars to move one point within NSL promotion equation.Zone B the race to NSL promotion is still open. It’s a 3 horse race between Luanda Villa, Green Commandos & Zoo Kericho.#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/ok5pMv8nci— OmondiWinston (@ItisWinston) May 22, 2023 In other matches, Sigalagala Poly FC held Bungoma Superstars to a barren draw as Nakuru FC humiliated Transfoc 2-1. Dandora Youth hammered Olympic Pirates 5-0 and 3k FC got back to winning ways with a 3-0 triumph over Equity FC.Mofa FC are seeking a double over Zoo FC as the two sides meet in the only Division One Zone B match Scheduled for Sunday at Kericho Green Stadium.Zoo FC are on the back of two defeats in a row denting their NSL promotion fight but a win on Sunday against MOFA, who have not lost in the last three league matches, will see Zoo FC close the gap between them and league leaders to 2 points.By Brian Odhiambo
