Mozzart Bet Cup finalists Nairobi United were crowned National Super League (NSL) champions at the second time of asking following a 1-0 win over MOFA in Kisumu.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Naibois, who had already booked a ticket to the FKF Premier League next season, landed the title with one game to spare. This is after the club that is bankrolled by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja earned promotion to the NSL back in 2023 after beating Zoo FC in a Division One playoff final. Fortune Sacco 1-2 Darajani GogoElsewhere, Fortune Sacco failed to utilise home advantage after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Darajani Gogo in a match played at the Kianyaga Stadium from 1500 hrs.Zico eyes MozzartBet Cup glory as Gor Mahia gears up for penultimate league clashThe match was the standout fixture of the packed Saturday fixture list that saw a total of seven matches played across different venues.The encounter was a tactical battle that saw both teams attack cautiously lest they get punished on the counter, and just when it looked like it was destined to be goalless at halftime, Gogo’s danger man Veron Ombima broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time to give the visitors the lead.With a promotion playoff chance at stake, Fortune came back with brighter determination and got their reward in the 63rd minute courtesy of a Jacob Mugane Kareno header.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977540##As the match seemingly headed for a draw, Ombima once again stood to be counted and scored in the 13th minute of second-half added time to give Gogo all three points.With the result, Fortune dropped to fifth on the log with 57 points, two less than Naivas FC, who leapfrogged to third and fourth placed Gogo, who have an inferior goal difference.Naivas 1-0 3K FCAt the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, Naivas FC left it late to emerge with a 1-0 victory at the expense of NSL newbies 3K FC.Gor Mahia star disheartened after Baba Dogo Grounds shuts out young talentsNaivas headed into the match hoping for a draw or a defeat for Fortune in the Kianyaga clash to put their promotion chance in their own hands.The first half ended goalless, and with the second half seemingly headed for the same fate, Kevin Mwangi came to the rescue of Naivas with an 87th-minute winner.The win took Naivas’ points tally to 59, the same as Gogo, who beat Fortune and two more than Fortune Sacco, who dropped to fifth with one match to play before the end of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977567##MOFA 0-1 Nairobi UnitedIn a high-stakes encounter, MOFA hosted league leaders Nairobi United in a match played at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.The tie was crucial to Naibois, who were keen to lift the NSL title, and they achieved that after a 1-0 victory courtesy of a 65th-minute goal.Naibois have now taken their points tally to 72, seven more than second-placed APS Bomet with one game left before the end of the season.Kenyan midfielder on why winning the league in Kenya is tougher than in UgandaMore significantly, the Nicholas Muyoti-coached side have achieved their main target of the season – promotion to the FKF Premier League and winning the NSL title.MCF 0-0 APS BometNewly promoted FKF Premier League side APS Bomet battled out to a goalless draw against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) in a match played at the Moi Stadium, Embu.While the match was to be crucial for APS Bomet, the Law Enforcers received a major boost on Friday, 13 June, when FKF awarded them the three points from their abandoned match against Kibera Black Stars, thus sealing their promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977530##Luanda Villa 1-0 Vihiga UnitedIn the Vihiga Derby pitting Luanda Villa against Vihiga United, which was hosted at the Mumboha Grounds, the former emerged with a 1-0 victory.With the match looking likely to end in a barren draw, Victor Barrack became the hero of the day after finding the back of the net in the 89th minute.The result ensured that Luanda completed a double against Vihiga and moved to ninth on the log with 45 points, as Vihiga remained 12th with 39 points to their name.Harambee Stars prospect scores for Denmark in UEFA Euro U21 ChampionshipIn other matches of the day, Nzoia Sugar and Mombasa United settled for a barren draw in a match played at Sudi Stadium, while at Ukunda Show Ground, relegated side SS Assad lost 4-0 to Migori Youth FC.The curtains will draw on the NSL on Sunday, 22 June, when the final matches will be played.
