Kisumu All Stars’ push for a return to Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) received a major boost on Saturday when they beat Nairobi United 2-0 at Moi Stadium, Kisumu in a National Super League tie (NSL).Laban Otieno and Bruce Odour scored Otenga’s goals to hand them a twelfth campaign win, which takes them six points behind the promotion places.##NAJAVA_MECA_7992923##The match-up produced an aggressive contest with both sides having an equal share of the play, however, it was Kisumu’s experience that paid at the final whistle. Former Tusker FC left-back Kevin Monyi picked up the ball from the left wing before setting up Otieno who rose highest to slot home in the 87th minute.Determined to maintain their six game-unbeaten run, Naibois sprinted forward in search of an equalizer deep in extra time which Charles Warinda’s charges capitalized on to initiate a counterattack that ended with Monyi connecting Odour for a second and match-winner.Mozzart Bet Cup: Kakamega Homeboyz dispatch Tusker to storm quartersThe defeat denied Nairobi the opportunity to take control of the log ahead of Mathare United and Naivas FC ties on Sunday and remain third on 49 points, two behind Mara Sugar.FKF Division One ResultsRuiru Hot Stars got back to winning ways following a 4-1 win over Malindi United at Imani Grounds in Ruiru.Wayne Ndegwa, Major Derima, David Barasa and Joah Akhabongo netted for the Shem Okwambe instructed side.The three points take them to fourth with 41 points, five behind promotion play-off places with five matches to the campaign’s conclusion.In an earlier kick-off at the same venue, Zetech Titans improbable form in the second leg continued with a 3-1 win over Kenya Navy to move two steps on the ladder and now sit eighth on 34 points.In other matches, Kibera Soccer hammered Young Bulls 4-1 at The Wolves Den while Spitfire drubbed Omax FC 5-1 at Sina Makosa Grounds, Eastleigh.Mozzart Bet Cup: Sofapaka, KCB overcome rivals to punch quarterfinal ticketsIn zone B, GFE 105 stunned Bungoma Superstars 3-1 to announce their return to the promotion race in a match staged at Kipchoge Keino stadium while Kiminini Combined came from a goal down to win the Kitale derby 2-1 against Transfoc Fc at Equip College Grounds.In Nakuru Oliver Adonijah’s 15th-minute strike was not enough to give Nakuru Bucks three points against Muhoroni Young as the Got Alila-based team rallied behind to force a one-all draw at Kamukunji grounds.
