APS Bomet missed a golden opportunity to go level on points with league leaders Nairobi United, falling 1-0 to a fired-up Luanda Villa at Mumboha Stadium on Sunday afternoon.With Nairobi not in action this weekend, Bomet had the chance to move to the joint-top of the National Super League (NSL) standings.However, Victor Baraka’s 41st-minute strike from a rapid counterattack handed the hosts all three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850139##Baraka capitalized on a defensive lapse by Daniel Odhiambo and Anthony Naibei to coolly slot home the winner.The result adds to Bomet’s recent woes, with the side now managing just one win in their last five outings.During that stretch, they’ve been held to goalless draws by both Nairobi United and Mombasa United, and battled to a 1-1 stalemate with Fortune Sacco.Despite the setback, Evans Mafuta’s side remains second on the table with 49 points. A win would have seen them join United at the top.BREAKING: Rachier re-elected Gor Mahia chairman as Arum floors Ochola to win SG’s seatFor Luanda Villa, the victory was a much-needed morale boost. Coach Leonardo Saleh had been under pressure, having gone four matches without a win.Their last triumph came at the start of March—a 2-1 victory over Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA). Since then, Villa had drawn with Samwest Blackboots and 3K FC and played out goalless affairs against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) and Kibera Black Stars.This latest win—Villa’s ninth of the season—lifts them to 12th in the 20-team table with 35 points from 25 matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8849740##MOFA 0-2 Fortune SaccoFortune Sacco built on last weekend’s 4-0 rout of Nzoia Sugar with a convincing 2-0 win over MOFA at Kisumu’s Moi Stadium.Former Bidco United winger Kevin Mwaura opened the scoring in the first half, before ex-Royal Fresh attacker Thomas Onah sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal.It was MOFA’s first defeat under former Nzoia Sugar head coach Charles Odera.The result saw them drop to seventh with 38 points, while Fortune Sacco climbed to fifth on goal difference, also with 38 points.Kakamega Homeboyz overcome road accident scare to eliminate Shabana out of Mozzart Bet CupVihiga United 0-3 Samwest BlackbootsJust three days after suspending three players over alleged match-fixing, Samwest Blackboots bounced back in emphatic style with a 3-0 win over an in-form Vihiga United, also in Kisumu.A brace from Timothy Ndayala and a goal from Kendrick Onzere secured the Blackboots’ first win in over two months, reviving their survival hopes.The win moves Samwest to 15th place with 30 points, while Vihiga remains eighth with 38 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8849713##3K FC 3-2 SS AssadSS Assad’s battle to stay in the NSL suffered another blow after they went down 3-2 to 3K FC at Moi Stadium in Embu.3K were off to a flying start with Glen Githini scoring twice and Michael Wanyika adding a third before halftime.Though Bockens Adeya and Issa Puzo netted second-half goals for Assad, it was not enough to mount a comeback.Assad remains 19th with 17 points from 26 games, while 3K climbs to 10th with 36 points.
