SS Assad broke their Coastal derby jinx on Sunday 13 October by defeating hosts Mombasa Stars 1-0 at Serani Sports Complex, marking their first-ever second division derby victory.Captain Ali Juma Pinda’s 17th-minute goal secured maximum points for the Phelix Ogutu-coached side.Stars, who fielded a strong team for the encounter, dominated the opening quarter but failed to capitalize on multiple chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8412015##They regretted the missed opportunities two minutes later when Pinda controlled a loose ball from midfield and unleashed a powerful strike past Said Dhadho in the Stars’ goal.Said Abdulrahman had a chance to equalize at the half-hour mark, but his long-range effort missed the target.A minute later, winger Ali Ghalib tested goalkeeper Said Ngare from close range, but his shot went inches over the crossbar.Defender Omar Khalfan was the hero in the closing stages, making a goal-line clearance to deny Masudi Chirunga a late equalizer for Mombasa Stars.CECAFA U20: Wangaya shines as Rising Stars keep AFCON qualification hopes aliveSpeaking after the match, Mombasa Stars coach Mohammed ‘Madaga’ Hussein lamented their failure to convert several chances that could have won them the game.”We dominated the game and created many chances, but we were unlucky in finishing. We need to work on our striking force moving forward,” Madaga said.On the other hand, SS Assad head coach Ogutu expressed his delight with their first NSL derby win against Mombasa Stars.”I’m happy we got the maximum points, especially since this is our first win against Mombasa Stars here in Mombasa. We scored early and maintained our focus. We are glad it paid off,” he said.The win moves Assad to third place on the table with nine points from four games, while Stars remain at the bottom, still seeking their first win of the season.Firat speaks on Matasi’s errors against CameroonMigori Youth 0-3 Samwest BlackbootsSamwest Blackboots secured their first three points of the new season in style, thrashing Migori Youth 3-0 in a match at Migori Stadium.Asewe Pate, Nehemiah Onchiri, and Billy Ndun’gu found the back of the net for Blackboots.The win lifts them to 15th place on the 20-team log with three points after four rounds.Darajani Gogo 3-1 Nzoia SugarAt Vapor Grounds, Ngong, goals from Bramwel Chemweno, Elisha Owino, and Joshua Otieno gave Darajani Gogo a commanding 3-1 victory over Nzoia Sugar. Ian Simiyu scored Nzoia’s lone consolation goal.Who gets the nod to go for FKF’s top seat?3K FC 2-1 MCFIn Embu, newcomers 3K FC comfortably defeated Mully Children Family (MCF) 2-1 to reclaim the top spot in the NSL standings. Michael Macharia and Samuel Wahinya scored for 3K, while Markyll Ochirez netted for MCF.At Bomet IAAF Stadium, Aps Bomet and Kibera Black Stars played out a goalless draw.
