NSL: Mara Sugar whip Kisumu All-Stars to extend lead at the top

Mara Sugar, the leaders of the National Super League, staged a comeback to defeat Kisumu All-Stars 3-2 at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu.This result widened their lead at the top of the second-tier log by four points, keeping them in contention for promotion to the top tier.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094725##Heading into the game, Mara’s lead at the top had been slashed to one point by Mathare United after their Friday win over Naivas FC, and Mara needed to respond to maintain their lead, something they did albeit the hard way.After dominating the game for better spells, they fell behind to a Bruce Oduor goal in the 29th minute of the game, the only goal of the first stanza that had been dominated by the Awendo-based club.In the 61st minute, Vincent Mulama drew Mara level, a parity that lasted for just two minutes before Sheldon Opeli restored the home team’s lead. Drona Openda then drew the millers level once again in the 69th minute before seasoned attacker Mike Isabwa won them the game two minutes from time.Mara now leads the log with 68 points, followed by Mathare at 64, and then Naivas in the third position with 59 points.At the Cardinal Otunga High School in Mosocho, troubled Gusii FC got an important win after flooring fellow relegation battlers Mulembe United 2-1. Kennedy Obaga and Wycliffe Nyangechi scored the goals for Gusii while Amir Musa got the consolation strike for Mulembe.At the KIHB in Ngong, resurgent MCF stunned Rainbow FC, beating them 2-1. Mara went ahead through Kevin Otiende inside the first minute before MCF responded through John Mugo and Brian Juma to win the match.In the second game played at KIHBT, Vihiga Bullets drew 2-2 with Mombasa Elite while Kibera Black Stars came from a goal down to beat Kajiado FC 2-1 at Vapor Grounds.AFC Leopards puts Talanta to the sword as Police overcome City Stars

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