Division One: MMUST book date with Samitsi in FKF Division Two Western Promotion playoff final

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST SC) will clash with Samitsi FC in the final of the FKF Division Two Western Promotion Playoffs, with a place in next season’s FKF Division One at stake.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News The two sides booked their spots in the decisive fixture set for Sunday, 8 June, after winning their respective semi-final matches during the ongoing mini league at Bungoma High School Grounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_8966958##Samitsi were the first to confirm their place in the final after edging out tournament favourites Vihiga Sportiff 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final encounter on Saturday, 7 June.Fresh off a narrow 1-0 win over Langas Superstars in the quarterfinals, Sportiff started brightly and took the lead through Elvis Wamalwa in the 31st minute.But Samitsi, under Erick Lumire, responded with urgency in the second half.Two major updates from construction of Talanta Stadium [VIDEO]Samson Ambani sparked the comeback in the 54th minute before Chapani Nelivine sealed the win with a stunning goal in the 75th minute-sending the Malava-based club through to the final and silencing the large Vihiga fan base in attendance.Samitsi had reached the semi-finals after a 2-1 win over Chebaiywa in Friday’s quarterfinals.In the second semi-final, MMUST SC secured their spot in the final with an emphatic 4-0 win over Kona Rangers.Both teams approached the match cautiously, with few chances in the opening half-hour.Why Luanda Villa head coach is satisfied with a top six finishThe breakthrough came just before halftime when Otieno Job delivered a pinpoint cross for Mophart Otieno, who slotted home the opener.The varsity side came out dominant in the second half.Mophart added a quick brace in the 58th and 70th minutes to complete his hat-trick, before Wangila David put the result beyond doubt with a fourth goal.MMUST, under head coach Evans Akumu, had reached the semis after a convincing win over Kakuma United.Kona Rangers, led by coach Timothy Oputi, had beaten Titans in their quarterfinal clash.MMUST will now face Samitsi in the final on Sunday, 8 June, at Bungoma High School Grounds.Vihiga United plots wholesome changes aimed at FKF Premier League returnThe winner will earn promotion to the FKF Division One, the third tier of Kenyan football.##NAJAVA_MECA_8969359##The three-day mini league tournament brought together eight clubs from FKF Division Two’s Western region: MMUST SC, Samitsi, Vihiga Sportiff, Kona Rangers, Langas Superstars, Kakuma United, Chebaiywa, and Titans.

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