NSL: APS Bomet beat Mombasa United as Nzoia, Muhoroni stumble in season opener

APS Bomet made a triumphant return to the National Super League (NSL) with a 2-0 victory over Mombasa United at Bomet IAAF Stadium.Goals from Elvis Shamala and Dominic Kirui secured the win for the Black Berets, who are back in the second tier after a three-year absence.Bomet, along with Fortune Sacco, were relegated to the third tier following a lengthy legal battle with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).##NAJAVA_MECA_8350538##Both teams had earned promotion to the FKF Premier League, but the 2020/2021 season, run by the Caretaker Committee, was nullified, leading to the court case.Under head coach Evans Mafuta, APS Bomet showed their intent early, dominating the match from the start.Shamala opened the scoring with a direct free-kick, and Kirui doubled the lead shortly after halftime, heading in from a corner.The Black Berets held on to their lead, securing the victory and taking an early lead in the standings ahead of Sunday’s matches.Nzoia 1-1 Fortune Former Gor Mahia target aiming to clinch University Games world title with Kenyatta UniversityMeanwhile, at Sudi Stadium, Nzoia Sugar FC salvaged a late 1-1 draw against Fortune Sacco. Elvis Mugane gave Sacco the lead in the 20th minute, continuing his impressive form from last season, where he scored 21 goals. However, Kelvin Odhiambo equalized for Nzoia in the 75th minute.The match was briefly interrupted by a 10-minute stoppage due to heavy rain, and Nzoia will regret not capitalizing on the multiple chances they created.NSL: Veron Ombima’s strike makes difference as Darajani Gogo outshine Migori YouthLuanda 1-0 Black StarsAt Mumboha Stadium, Harrison Tiema’s 88th-minute goal gave Luanda Villa a 1-0 win over a ten-man Kibera Black Stars.MOFA 1-0 NaivasIn other matches, Brian Juma’s 30th-minute penalty helped Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) upset Naivas 1-0 at Kenyatta Stadium.Patriots 1-0 Muhoroni Youth Last Young’s first-half goal gave Dimba Patriots a 1-0 win over Muhoroni Youth.National Super League Saturday ResultsLuanda Villa 1-0 Kibera Black StarsMuhoroni Youth 0-1 Dimba PatriotsNzoia Sugar 1-1 Fortune SaccoNaivas 0-1 MOFADarajani Gogo 1-0 Migori YouthAPS Bomet 2-0 Mombasa United

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