NSL: Nairobi United march closer to promotion after edging Luanda Villa to go seven points clear

Nairobi United have tightened their grip on top of the FKF National Super League (NSL) table following a hard-fought 2-0 win over Luanda Villa at Dandora Stadium. The match served as a curtain raiser to the televised top-tier double clash, which lived up to the expectations as the involved teams produced top of the drawer performances. After the second-tier clash, FC Talanta sunk Tusker 2-0 while AFC Leopards thumped Mathare United 3-1.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925197##Nairobi, who were out of action over the weekend, would have broken the deadlock in the 20th minute, but failed to convert from the spot. However, the Mozzart Bet Cup semi finalists made amends three minutes later when Enock Machaka found the back of the net to give his side the lead. Frank Ouya sealed the win for the hosts with the second goal later in the first half. Following the wi, the Nicholas Muyoti-coached side opened a seven-point gap on top of the table, as they have 62 points against their name. Tusker capitulate in title race as Emmanuel Osoro takes charge of ‘Golden Boot’ chasePlaced right behind Nairobi are APS Bomet, who have garnered 55 points from 29 matches. This means, Bomet could possibly cut Nairobi’s lead to four points if they manage to win the match in hand. Naivas are ranked third with 50 points from 30 matches, two ahead of the fourth-ranked Kibera Black Stars. Fortune Sacco 2-0 Migori Youth.In the other match of the day, Fortune Sacco downed Migori Youth 2-0 at Kianyaga Stadium to extend their fine run. Elias Mugane broke the deadlock in the 40th minute before Lucas Askoe added a second in the 44th minute to give Fortune a 2-0 lead that they not only took to half time, but also preserved for the rest of the match.FKFPL: Homeboyz blow title race wide open after stunning Police in MumiasFortune are now sixth on the log with 47 points, just three shy of the third-placed Naivas and with a game in hand, while the Migori-based side are stuck at 16th with 29 points.Migori will have to finish strongly as they are in the danger of kissing the grass if the poor run persists.

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