Nairobi United head coach Edwin Mwaura has lauded striker Duncan Omala for his exceptional performances in his debut season in the National Super League (NSL).Omala, who joined Nairobi United at the start of the season, has quickly adapted to the league, scoring five goals. His latest strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, halting their impressive unbeaten run.Speaking after the match, Mwaura heaped praise on the young forward, saying, “This boy is super talented. He is destined for bigger things in the future.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8508826##The win moved Nairobi United to 19 points, putting them in second place on the league table, just one point behind leaders Fortune Sacco.Despite the win, Mwaura emphasized that the team has room for improvement. “We are still not where we want to be despite the narrow victory. There is still a lot of work to be done,” he told The Star.He also previewed their next game against Fortune Sacco at Kianyaga, calling it another tough encounter but stressing the team’s focus on securing a positive result.National Super League Sunday Results Nairobi United 1-0 APS Bomet ( Dan Omala) Dimba Patriots 0-2 3K FC ( Samuel Wahinya, Michael Macharia) Vihiga United 1-2 Darajani Gogo ( Ian Motanda ⚽⚽) Samwest Blackboots 0-1 Nzoia Sugar ( Ian Simiyu) SS Assad 0-1 Fortune Sacco (… pic.twitter.com/sTQsNEmthN— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) November 17, 2024 Elsewhere, league leaders Fortune Sacco fortified their top position with a hard-fought 1-0 win over SS Assad, thanks to Mugane Elias’ late goal.Fortune Sacco now leads the standings with 20 points, followed by Nairobi United with 19, while APS Bomet dropped to third.At the Den in Kajiado, newcomers 3K FC registered an impressive 2-0 win over Dimba Patriots, with goals from Samuel Wahinya and Michael Macharia. My exit from Gor Mahia was ‘planned and premeditated’ – Neiva blames club politics and security concernsIn Mumias, Paul Ogai’s Darajani Gogo overcame hosts Vihiga United 2-1 at the Mumias Sports Complex. Ian Motanda scored twice for Darajani Gogo, bringing his tally to four goals this season, while Brandon Mweresa netted Vihiga United’s consolation.Struggling Nzoia Sugar shocked SamWest Blackboots with a 1-0 victory at Vapour Ground, courtesy of Ian Simiyu’s decisive strike.In Homa Bay, Migori Youth came from behind to beat Michael Olunga Foundation Academy (MOFA) 2-1 at the Raila Odinga Stadium.Collins Otieno gave MOFA an early lead, but Churchill Otieno equalized before substitute Eric Majura scored the winning goal in the dying moments.Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee on why Harambee Stars failed to beat ZimbabweThe Mombasa derby between Mombasa Stars and Mombasa United ended in a goalless draw at Serani Playground.Saturday’s matches also saw Kisumu All Stars draw 0-0 with Muhoroni Youth, while Naivas and Kibera Black Stars played out another barren draw.Match Week 9 wraps up on Wednesday when Mully Children Family (MCF) hosts Luanda Villa at Mpesa Foundation.
