NSL Wrap: Nairobi United tighten grip on summit as struggling Nzoia secure a point

Nairobi United edged Vihiga United 1-0 in a tightly contested National Super League (NSL) match at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu, to open up a commanding seven-point lead at the top of the table.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Michael Karamor’s solitary strike secured all three points for the Naibois, extending their unbeaten run to 17 matches.The win not only reaffirmed Nairobi United’s dominance in the league but also moved them a step closer to promotion to the FKF Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884692##By completing a season double over Edward Manoah’s Vihiga United, Nairobi handed their opponents a third straight match without a win.Despite the loss, Vihiga remain 10th on the standings with 38 points, while Nairobi United stay firmly atop with 59 points.Kisumu All Stars 0-3 SamWest Blackboots SamWest Blackboots continued their surge up the table with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Kisumu All Stars at Moi Stadium on Saturday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884692##Timothy Ndayala netted a brace to take his season tally to 15 goals, moving him to the top of the league’s scoring charts. Clinton Migono added the third goal to cap off a dominant performance.SamWest had come under scrutiny for frequently dropping points earlier in the season, but the Gilbert Selebwa-coached side now seems to have turned a corner, registering back-to-back wins.Kenya U20 midfielder opens up on Juventus opportunity, career path, ahead of U20 AFCONThe victory lifts SamWest Blackboots to 14th in the 20-team standings with 33 points, while Kisumu All Stars sit seventh with 40 points.Mombasa Stars 2-2 Nzoia SugarNzoia Sugar shrugged off off-pitch financial struggles to claim a valuable point following a 2-2 draw against Mombasa Stars at Serani Sports Grounds.Eddy Oloo and Hosea Balack gave Stars a 2-0 advantage in the first half. However, Elisha Wekesa and Sharif Ali, assisted by Ezekiel Wekesa and Peter Gin, struck late for Nzoia to snatch a point.Heading into the weekend, Nzoia had been tipped to possibly forfeit the match due to financial difficulties, but intervention from NSL leadership ensured they honoured the fixture.Shabana’s victory makes it 3 horse title race as AFC Leopards end 7-game winless runThe draw leaves Nzoia Sugar 15th with 32 points, while Mombasa Stars sit 17th with 23 points, as they fight to climb out of the relegation zone.MOFA 2-1 Kibera Black StarsAt Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu, Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) rallied from a goal down to beat Kibera Black Stars 2-1.Dalton Owino opened the scoring early for Kibera Black Stars, but second-half goals from Fredrick Odhiambo and Kevin Bulimo turned the match in MOFA’s favour.Enock Morrison responds to talks of leaving Gor MahiaOther resultsElsewhere in the NSL, Naivas FC secured a 2-0 victory over Luanda Villa at Mumboha Stadium, while Mully Children’s Family (MCF) and Mombasa United played out a goalless draw.

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