Shabana FC intensified their Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) promotion quest by edging Kibera Black Stars 1-0 in a match played at the Gusii Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The league leaders did not take anything for granted as Sammy Okoth named a formidable lineup with Vincent Nyabuto given the nod upfront.Shabana seemed to seize the first opportunity of the game but Nyabuto’s shot was cannoned off the crossbar and minutes later Silas Abungana’s header sailed wide to keep the scores barren. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7299437##The Glamour Boys were quick to compose and soon created openings with Samuel Kalama and Peter Ogechi, forcing Kibera Black Stars’ defense into some fine clearances. Ogechi superbly worked a break way just before halftime to break the deadlock as a fully packed Gusii Stadium went berserk with celebrations. No match was witnessed in the second half and despite pushing for an equalizer Shabana Fc carried the day. The win further boasted Shabana Fc chances of automatic promotion to FKF Premier League and are two wins from achieving the fate. Former Prime Minister Hon. Raila Odinga, who was in attendance at Gusii Stadium, handed a token of Ksh 500,000 to Shabana as Kibera Black Stars were gifted Ksh 200,000. Treble loading: 66.67%At St. Sebastian Park, John Kiplagat and Fabian Adikinyi netted a goal each as Murang’a Seal handed Evans Mafuta defeat on his dugout debut with Mwatate United.The win saw Murang’a Seal open an eight-point gap between them and Migori Youth and stay hot on the heels of leaders Shabana.. Elsewhere, Philemon Nyakwaka scored a brace to hand Kisumu All Stars a third consecutive defeat in a match played at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. The win takes Francis Xavier men to three points behind third placed Migori Youth. NSL Saturday ResultsShabana 1-0 Kibera Black StarsMurang’a Seal 2-0 Mwatate UnitedKisumu All Stars 1-2 Mara Sugar.
