Nairobi United edged one step closer to sealing promotion to the FKF Premier League after a gritty 1-0 victory over Migori Youth in a rescheduled clash played on Wednesday 23 April, afternoon at Migori Stadium.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsMichael Karamor was the hero of the day, netting the decisive goal in the 70th minute to hand the Nicholas Muyoti-coached side a vital win in their push for top-tier football.##NAJAVA_MECA_8877202##The result sees United stretch their lead at the summit of the National Super League (NSL) table to 56 points, four ahead of second-placed APS Bomet, with 27 rounds of the season now completed in the 20-team race.Heading into the match on a 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions, United knew a draw, like the two they had picked in their last four outings, would not be enough in the promotion race.Migori Youth, meanwhile, came into the match under pressure, having registered just two wins in their last 17 games.Vihiga County Senator Osotsi rallies senate to back Sports BillStill, the hosts put up a spirited fight, matching United stride for stride in a tightly contested first half that ended goalless.The deadlock was finally broken 20 minutes from time when former Kakamega Homeboyz striker Karamor found space and slotted home the only goal of the game — a moment that ultimately decided the contest.Nairobi United have now won 16 of their 27 games and continue to show strong defensive form, having kept four clean sheets in their last six matches.FKFPL: AFC Leopards’ share spoils against Ulinzi at Dandora StadiumFor Migori Youth, the loss only deepens their troubles. They remain 16th on the log with 27 points from 27 matches — five above the drop zone — and must now regroup as the relegation fight enters the final stretch.Two teams will gain automatic promotion to the FKFPL at the end of the season, while the third-placed NSL side will face off in a playoff against the 16th-placed FKFPL team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8877182##Three teams are typically relegated from the NSL, but with Dimba Patriots already expelled from the league earlier this season, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has yet to clarify the relegation structure.
