Naivas FC dropped crucial points in their FKF Premier League promotion bid after being held to a 2-2 draw by Darajani Gogo in a National Super League (NSL) match played on Saturday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsDarajani Gogo opened the scoring early through Steve Austin, but Naivas equalised soon after via a penalty converted by Robert Karisa.How World Cup dream influenced Harambee Stars’ assistant to reunite with McCarthyGogo regained their lead in the 26th minute thanks to Veron Ombima, before Newton Ochieng pulled Naivas level in the 63rd minute to ensure both sides shared the spoils.Mombasa Stars 3-1 Kisumu All StarsIn Mombasa, Mombasa Stars registered an impressive 3-1 victory over Kisumu All Stars at Serani Sports Ground.Hosea Ballack was the standout performer, scoring twice, while Mwema Mwanzah added a third.Japeth Onyango netted the sole goal for the visitors, who have been battling severe financial struggles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916350##Mombasa Stars started the match unsettled, lacking composure in the opening minutes.Samson Karisa and Rodgers Okumu both squandered early chances, allowing Kisumu All Stars to take the lead in the 11th minute when Onyango chipped over the Stars’ defense from an Emmanuel Juma cross, beating goalkeeper William Mandanda.Ballack came close to equalising almost immediately, but his initial shot hit the post and his follow-up went over the bar.##NAJAVA_MECA_8917067##He made amends in the 30th minute, reacting quickly to a loose ball in the area to bring the hosts level. The first half ended 1-1.After the break, Mombasa Stars looked sharper and took control of the match. Mwanzah gave them the lead in the 58th minute, capitalising on a goalkeeping error by David Obonyo.Ballack sealed the win in the 75th minute with a well-placed shot from outside the box, assisted by Said Abdulrahman.Following the match, Kisumu All Stars coach Charles Warinda pointed to the team’s financial struggles as a major hindrance to their performance.Homeboyz soothe Mozzart Bet Cup elimination by edging Mathare UnitedHe revealed that the team arrived just minutes before kickoff, saying,“Today was extremely tough. The players gave their all despite the circumstances, and I commend them. We were close to not showing up at all,” quoted Citizen Digital.Mombasa Stars coach Hussein Madaga praised his team’s effort and resilience, noting,“It was a tough match, but we made key adjustments. I’m proud we secured the three points. This is the beginning of our climb out of danger.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8916375##Other resultsElsewhere, Fortune Sacco edged Mully Children’s Family (MCF) 2-1 at Waruguru Grounds, while 3K FC played out a 1-1 draw with Nzoia Sugar at Sudi Stadium.
