MOFA FC coach Kassim Jr Otieno has underscored the importance of Saturday’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Nakuru Bucks saying that it cements their third spot in the race for promotion.The FKF Division One Zone B match was played at Raila Odinga Homabay County Stadium and watched by a sizeable number of home fans.
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Alex Mwalimu was the toast for the Othoro-based side netting the lone goal at the hour mark to bag the three crucial points.With just eight games to the end of the season, MOFA, in their first campaign, are placed third with 39 points, the same as Compel FC, who were held to a barren draw by Sigalagala FC in another fixture of the busy weekend.Runaway leaders APS Bomet were equally choked, settling for another barren draw against Bungoma Superstars on Sunday.MOFA coach Kassim underscored the importance of the win against Nakuru Bucks on a weekend Bomet and Compel failed to bag maximum points.“The match was tactically challenging having in mind the quality of the opposing coach who is very experienced,” the former Gusii FC coach said.NSL: Ponda sets his sights on top scorer gongHe hailed the changes he made especially in the midfield that saw them dictate play.“The match was of great importance to us because the three points have helped strengthen our third position. Our focus shifts to the upcoming games where we hope to do well and eventually gain promotion to the National Super League.”With APS Bomet six points clear at the top, MOFA will have to double their efforts to displace them and gain automatic promotion to the NSL at the end of the season.A second-place finish will earn them a spot in the playoff.##NAJAVA_MECA_7966517##MOFA has since shifted their home games to Raila Odinga Homabay County Stadium, a decision that appears to have paid off in terms of support.A sizeable number of fans have shown up each time the team plays at the facility located in Homabay Town.
