In a high-stakes match with both teams eager to secure maximum points and enhance their chances of promotion to the top-flight league, coaches Francis Kimanzi and Edwin Mwaura fielded unchanged squads from their previous outings.The game began slowly, but it was the Naibois who took the initiative early on. In the 8th minute, a cross from Isaac Omweri deflected off Atsango and found its way into the net, giving the Naibois the lead.Mathare quickly regrouped but struggled to break through Nairobi’s solid defensive wall. The first half remained uneventful until the 44th minute when Opiria, racing down his favored right wing, doubled Nairobi’s lead with a well-taken goal. The teams went into the break with Nairobi holding a 2-0 advantage.Mathare made changes immediately after the restart, bringing on Elli Asieche for Boaz Maeri. However, Asieche was forced off with an injury minutes later, and Timothy Otieno took his place.A fantastic start to the weekend.Watched Mathare United in true ghetto fashion fight back from 2 nil down to score 3 goals and walk away with maximum points at the Mpesa Academy grounds.Pole sana @fred_arocho and your Nairobi United brigade.Ni hali ya kazi. pic.twitter.com/O4AROd199N— Aaron Cheruiyot (@Aaroncheruiyot) June 7, 2024 In the 52nd minute, Meshack Ochieno appeared to have scored for Mathare, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Fidel Otieno then made a crucial goal-line clearance in the 61st minute to deny Nairobi a third goal.Mathare’s January acquisition, Starlon Odhiambo, made a significant impact from the right flank, delivering a perfect cross to Were, who scored from close range to begin Mathare’s comeback. Were later won a penalty and converted it himself to level the scores for the Slum Boys.2026WCQ: Harambee Stars eye victory over BurundiWith just a minute remaining before the final whistle, Paul Kinyanjui scored a stoppage-time goal to secure all three points for Mathare. They now need a loss for Naivas on Saturday to confirm their FKFPL comeback.After the match, Mathare’s coach, Francis Kimanzi, praised his team’s mentality and urged them to maintain the same spirit in the remaining matches. His sentiments were echoed by club patron Aaron Cheruiyot, who attended the match alongside founder Bob Munro.
