Omole shines at No. 9 in the Bullets’ display of maturityVihiga Bullets drew on their maturity and knowledge to break down the resistance of a Mulembe United side that was enthusiastic but lacked a threat after finding the opening goal on Saturday at the Ruaraka Grounds. As with many sides in the National Super League (NSL), there is a clear difference between those who have banked experience and those who are still developing. Despite a plucky opening period from the hosts, it was the patience of George Owoko’s team that shone through. They waited for their moment in the first half to pounce before moving through the gears in the second to come away with a comfortable 4-1 victory. They were helped by Owoko’s decision to play Thomas Omole as the No 9. and interchange places with the ever-reliable Lawrence Ouma. The forward is a natural goal scorer and more impactful when used directly and capped off the match with a hat trick and walked away with the Player of the Match award. With three goals and an assist, it was a display of intent from a striker who is beginning to settle into his surroundings.##NAJAVA_MECA_7745272##That is a ridiculous stat’In pushing for the NSL promotion race last season, Mombasa Elite proved to be the real deal, and at a time like this in the season, they were among the favorites to battle for the title and dropped just a few points. This season, they have dropped 32 points already with one draw and ten defeats in the opening 14 games of the campaign, two more losses to level last term’s defeats. It leaves the Coastal-based club already facing must-win games to keep up with survival quests as they prepare to start the new year.”That’s the nature of a competitive league – we have lost games since the start of last season. We’ve had too many defeats that is a ridiculous stat.” Stated a source at the club. “We don’t want to drop points, we have to outperform our opponents, we have to get those points.” He concluded.FKFPL: Nzoia Sugar in hunt of an experienced goalkeeperHeavy-pressing MCF shows the way to beat Silibwet LeonsMCF’s Vincent Nyaberi said his side had proved a point with their impressive 2-0 defeat of Silibwet Leons at the Bomet IAAF stadium in the closed-doors match. “On Sunday we set the tone for what we are about and the intensity we want to bring.” MCF’s performance was dominant but Silibwet’s capitulation was equally notable. Erick Rono’s side did not have the answer to the Yatta-based club’s fast and high press and went into the break trailing. Tactically, they were left wanting. MCF seem to have found rhyme under Nyaberi but can they maintain the form they displayed to escape relegation? NSL: Mara Sugar, Naivas pick wins as Mulembe bow to Vihiga BulletsNaivas remains patient to stay in the huntFor an hour it had looked like Naivas were going to let go of their 1-0 lead over Mombasa Elite and suffer their first defeat at home this season after Karisa Ponda’s lowkey pass in the twenty-seventh minute had given them the lead. However, Elite rediscovered themselves after the break and appeared to trouble the shoppers at the back but had the blunt Elite attackers to thank for staying in the match. Three heroic saves from the fast-rising netminder Wycliffe Odour ensured City remained in the hunt and opened a two-point lead at the summit of the log with Mathare United and Mara Sugar breathing behind their backs.Isabwa brings added value to Luanda VillaThe Luanda Villa forward Mike Isabwa has proved an inspired addition to the squad after signing in the off-season transfer from Kakamega Homeboyz and he was pivotal once again on Sunday as he added another goal to his NSL tally in the 1-0 win over SS Assad at the Mumboha Stadium. Isabwa has now scored four league goals this season – 25% of Villa’s total. His performances alongside Timothy Ndayala are giving the Mumboha-based club hope, as they seek to challenge for promotion for the first time beckoningGor Mahia coach explains reason behind line up tweakBottom’s up for Silibwet LeonsSilibwet Leon’s 2-0 defeat to MCF on Sunday leaves them second bottom of the NSL table. A fourth defeat in four matches came courtesy of goals from George Amayo and Brian Kiplagat. The Leons last won consecutive league matches three seasons ago. They may only be two points ahead of Mombasa Elite but face an uphill task in surviving in the league. It seems the festive break and the January transfer window cannot come soon enough.
