Fortune Sacco hammered Mombasa United in the sole National Super League (NSL) match played on Saturday, 31 May, to move closer to promotion.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a match played at the Kianyaga Stadium from 1500 hrs, Fortune handed the coastal side a heavy 5-1 trouncing to move to third on the log.Mariga blames fans for Wanyama’s early Harambee Stars retirementMombasa United started the match on a high and got a reward inside two minutes courtesy of Atek Omar, but the lead was short-lived as Elias Mugane equalised in the fifth minute.Fortune then took the lead in the 24th through Elvis Barasa to ensure the game headed to half-time with a 2-1 scoreline.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957020##The floodgates opened immediately after the break with Mugane scoring his second and Fortune’s third of the day in the 46th minute.Mugane then sealed his hat-trick in the 54th minute and still had time to get a fourth in the 83rd minute to ensure that the match ended 5-1 in favour of Fortune Sacco.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Why clubs are queuing to sign Lawrence ‘Olunga’ OumaIn the end, the win was crucial for Fortune as it propelled them to third in the league table with 54 points, one more than Naivas FC and Darajani Gogo.After the match, Nairobi United, who have already gained promotion to the FKF Premier League, are still leading the table with 66 points, eight more than second-placed APS Bomet, with Fortune now at third, at least before Sunday’s action.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957215##Mombasa United have maintained their 14th position with 34 points but risk dropping to 15th if Nzoia United win their clash with Darajani Gogo.At the bottom of the table, Muhoroni Youth have already been relegated by FIFA on match fixing allegations.Michael Olunga open to Al Duhail returnAs it stands, Muhoroni will be joined by SS Assad, who have 22 points with Mombasa Stars at 29 points occupying the other relegation slot.On Sunday, 1 June, an action-packed NSL action will be witnessed with a total of seven matches in the offing.
