Fortune Sacco moved two points closer to the top of the National Super League after edging out rivals 3K FC 1-0 in the Majirani Derby at a packed General Kassam Kianyanga Stadium on Sunday.Elias Mugane netted the only goal of the match at the hour mark, breaking through his markers to give the second-tier returnees the lead.Mugane capitalized on a press initiated by teammate Mark Eppa, who built up the play before Mugane rounded off the move with a precise finish.##NAJAVA_MECA_8388782##3K, under the stewardship of Francis Chege, had the first chance of the game in the third minute, but Michael Macharia’s effort missed the target.Both sides struggled to create clear chances in the fiercely contested match, with both defenses standing firm to thwart their opponents’ attacks.Despite enjoying more possession throughout the game, 3K FC were left to rue a missed opportunity to climb higher on the table, as they dominated the second half but could not find a way past Fortune Sacco goalkeeper Charles Prince Maina.The win pushed Fortune Sacco to eighth in the standings with five points from three games, just one point behind 3K FC, who are in fifth.Manchester United among clubs scouting Kenyan star midfielderElsewhere, at Vapor Grounds in Ngong, Darajani Gogo came from behind to hand Samwest Blackboots their third defeat of the season.Blackboots, coached by former Gogo assistant Andrea Ongwae, opened the scoring in the first half before Veron Ombima and Lenny Ochieng secured the win for Darajani Gogo.The victory moves Paul Ogai’s side to sixth place on the log with six points from two wins in three games this season.Wangaya, Odhiambo shine as Kenya downs Tanzania in CECAFA AFCON U20 qualifiersMeanwhile, in an early kickoff at Mpesa Foundation, Mully Children Family (MCF) secured their first win of the campaign, defeating Mombasa Stars 2-0.Former Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare and ex-Silibwet midfielder Hosea Kiplagat were the scorers for MCF.At Hope Centre in Kawangware, Vihiga United continued their strong start to the season with a goalless draw against Kibera Black Stars.Edward Manoah’s side remains unbeaten in their first three games of the season, a feat they last achieved four years ago.Vihiga currently sit third on the table with seven points, firmly in the promotion race.##NAJAVA_MECA_8388511##At Sudi Stadium, the match between Nzoia Sugar and APS Bomet was rained off in the 52nd minute, forcing the officials to suspend the game with Bomet leading 1-0.James Kaleha had given Bomet the lead in the 44th minute through a penalty.The match will resume on Monday at 10:00 AM, starting from the 52nd minute, to determine the final outcome.
