Nairobi United showed no mercy to the struggling SS Assad, as the promoted side thrashed the coastal club 7-1 in a National Super League (NSL) match played on Sunday at Dandora Stadium.With the promotion ticket already in their bag, Nairobi United were largely expected to rest their big guns in preparation for the Mozzart Bet Cup final clash against Gor Mahia.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHowever, coach Nicholas Muyoti and his back room staff had other ideas, unleashing full force against the relegation-battling side to ultimately register yet another big win.Their strong start into the match was rewarded inside five minutes when danger man Michael Karamor broke the deadlock.Lonny Maudava doubled the advantage for Nairobi United in the 34th minute, giving the host a comfortable lead heading to the half time breather.##NAJAVA_MECA_8969725##The second half saw the floodgates of goals open with a total of six goals scored in the stanza.Karamor continued with his scoring spree with a goal in the 53rd minute before completing his hat-trick two minutes later to bring his season’s goal tally to 17.John Kelwish, Majaliwa Charo and Adams Nyambane added the rest for the home side, with Assad grabbing the consolation in the 78th minute.With 69 points to their name, Naibois are now a win away from being declared the NSL champions.While the match stole the show given the score line, other teams hunting for the remaining promotion ticket were also in action. There was everything to watch for on the other end of the table as teams battling to beat the drop also went all out for points. 3K FC 1-2 Fortune SaccoFortune Sacco made good use of their experience to beat debutants 3K FC 2-1 as well as grab the derby’s bragging rights in a match staged at Embu Stadium.McCarthy furious after toothless Harambee Stars fire blanks against ChadThe match was closely fought, with both teams backed by their fans, who showed up in droves.Lucas Sskoe and Elias Mugane were on target for Fortune, with Michael Macharia netting for 3K.The win saw Fortune return to their third position on the log with 57 points after temporary displacement by Darajani Gogo.APS Bomet 2-1 Nzoia SugarPromotion hopefuls APS Bomet increased their chances of joining Nairobi United to the table of men following a 2-1 win over Nzoia Sugar, in a match played at the Bomet Stadium.First half goals from Bob Cetric in the 17th minute from the penalty spot and Evans Kipkoech’s 41st minute strike were enough to grant APS victory.Nzoia netted in the 83rd minute, but efforts to salvage a point from the game proved futile.The win means that the side is three points away from sealing promotion to the top tier.Mombasa United 0-2 NaivasNaivas continued with their promotion push with a 2-0 wib over Mombasa United in a match played at the Serani Sports Club.Former Harambee Stars striker facing 8 charges in EnglandGoals in thr first and in the 38th minutes of the game were enough to earn Naivas a crucial away victory that leaves them at fifth with 56 points.They are consequently, a point shy of the third-placed Fortune Sacco and tied with fourth placed Darajani Gogo.Vihiga United 0-2 Kibera Black StarsAt the lakeside city of Kisumu, Kibera Black Stars beat hosts 2-0 win over hosts Vihiga United at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo.The two goals were scored either side of half time, in the 17th minute and from the spot in the 88th minute.Migori Youth 1-0 Luanda VillaMigori Youth continued with their end of season resurgence with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Luanda Villa at the Migori Stadium.Kenyans disappointed after Chad frustrates McCarthy’s bid for maiden Harambee stars winClinton Okoth’s penalty goal in the 41st minute was the difference in the match that saw Migori Youth climb to 15th on the log with 35 points.Mombasa Stars 0-0 MCFThe last match of the double header at Serani Sports Club saw Mombasa Stars and Mully Children’s Family (MCF) battle for a goalless draw.
