Nairobi United made their intentions to earn an FKF Premier League ticket clear after edging promotion favourites Naivas FC 1-0 in a league match played on Saturday 19 October.Frank Ouya scored the lone goal of the match in an early kick-off at Dandora Stadium.Nairobi came into the match fresh off an impressive 3-1 victory over Dimba Patriots last weekend, while Naivas were looking to get back to winning ways after losing all three points away to Muhoroni Youth.##NAJAVA_MECA_8424463##Aware of the challenge, coach Elvis Ayani made several changes to his team. He brought in experienced goalkeeper Jacob Osano, replacing rookie Wycliffe Oduor, and handed starting opportunities to Duncan Wasuda, Tirus Lango, and Vincent Likare.Naivas started the game with a high tempo, pressing Nairobi deep into their own half but were unlucky not to take an early lead.Nairobi settled into the game after five minutes and began to control the midfield. It was not long before Majaliwa Charo won possession and delivered a pinpoint pass to Ivorian Frank Ouya, who nodded the ball home from close range following a goalmouth scramble.##NAJAVA_MECA_8424521##Shocked by the goal, Naivas pushed hard for an equalizer but were frustrated as their efforts were blocked by defenders Lonny Amudava and Felix Otieno.Four FKF presidential candidates risk being locked out of electionsNairobi thought they had doubled their advantage in the 30th minute when Duncan Omala picked up the ball on the edge of the box, courtesy of Isaac Omweri’s through-ball, and fired past Osano. However, the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.Just before halftime, Naivas launched an attack down the left wing, but Lango’s shot went inches over the crossbar.The second half saw both teams play cautiously, neither side taking many risks as they sought to avoid conceding.Nairobi held on to secure their third win of the campaign, moving them up to third on the 20-team log with 10 points.MCF 0-0 MuhoroniPaul Ogai: Why NSL is the toughest league in KenyaMeanwhile, at the Mpesa Foundation, Mully Children Family (MCF) continued their search for their first victory of the season after playing to a goalless draw against Muhoroni Youth.The Vincent Nyaberi-coached side has endured a difficult start, with two defeats and two draws in their opening four games.For Muhoroni, the draw extended their unbeaten run to three matches after a rough start that saw them lose their first two games.Muhoroni currently sit eighth with seven points, while MCF is second from the bottom with two points from a possible 15.
