Mathare United have made another step towards gaining promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after edging Kibera Black Stars 3-2 at Dandora Stadium.The Slum Boys were relegated last year after finishing second from bottom in the top tier but, appear destined for return to the ‘table of men’.The hard-fought win against Kibera, consolidated Mathare’s stay in the second slot in the log, heading to the final six rounds of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8109540##Mathare, who were relegated alongside Vihiga Bullets, trail log leaders Mara Sugar by a point following the win over Kibera although Mara have a game in hand.Francis Kimanzi’s charges took the lead in the 19th minute through Eugene Okoth’s own goal, a reward for their good start as the team enjoyed fairly good possessions and created chances early in the first half.Okoth deflected a hard-drilled shot by Daniel Odhiambo, a former Kibera player, into his net.Ksh 10 Million or more enough to get Nzoia Sugar back to FKFPL – MokuaExperienced winger Paul Were doubled the advantage for Mathare in the 20th minute, striking from the spot to set his side on course for the three points.The goal also saw the former Kenyan international open his goal account at the club, he rejoined in the mid-season transfer window.The half-time pep talk appeared to work in favour of Kibera as they halved the deficit in the 64th minute through Hassan Mohammed.FIFA U17WCQ: FKF grants fans free entry for Junior Starlets crucial match against EthiopiaKibera levelled matters in the 76th minute through former Gor Mahia and Western stima player Richdonald Bolo triggering a nervy ending in the game.Mathare have Congolese striker Donald Ange to thank as his goal deep into stoppage time earned the team its 20th win of the season.The 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions will hope to bag maximum points in the remaining matches against; Rainbow, Vihiga Bullets, Nairobi United,Darajani Gogo, Mara Sugar, and Mombasa Stars so as to reunite with top-tier football.
