Vincent Nyaberi’s Murang’a Seal missed a chance to go joint top of National Super League (NSL) standings when they were held to a goalless draw by Mara Sugar in a thrilling encounter played at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday afternoon.After a fairly even start to the game which saw both teams struggle to carve out any significant openings, Murang’a Seal’s John Kiplagat fired a strike directly at Eliud Emase before the later pulled off a magnificent save to keep the millers in the match.After the break, Victor Ngume and Philip Nyakwaka caused problems in Murang’a Seal’s final third, forcing fine stops from Kevin Mwagona in goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7283822##Despite improvements from both sides as the half progressed, the two teams were unable to find the all-important breakthrough in the match .The gutting draw for the promotion chasing sides means Murang’a Seal remain second in the league standings 2 points off the league leaders Shabana as Mara Sugar stay in 4th with 44 points, three from third placed Migori Youth.In Mwatate, Mully Children Home FC drew their second consecutive match as they battled to a one all draw against Mwatate United in a match played at Wundanyi Stadium.Tusker maintain league advantage after barren draw with Gor MahiaThe visitors started in the front foot and sought to catch Mwatate United off guard early on. However, the home side quickly settled into the game.Mcf Fc took the lead in the 45th minute through Clinton Okoth who buried the ball into the top left corner to give Yatta based club the lead heading into the break.Mcf Fc remained in command of the game as they went in search of a second goal of the game.Reprieve for AFC Leopards as FKF Appeals Committee delivers clement decisionIt was the home side through Yunus Kasozi who struck from a tight angle to level the scores in the 78th minute.The draw See’s Mwatate United winless streak extended to 5 matches and remain rooted 13th on NSL standings as MCF FC move 9th in the log with 34 points .NSL ResultsVihiga United 2-1 Kisumu All StarsNaivas FC 1-1 Darajani Gogo FCSS Assad 2-0 Silibwet LeonsMombasa Elites 4-2 Kajiado FCMara Sugar Fc 0-0 Murang’a SealMwatate United 1-1 Mcf Fc
By Brian Odhiambo