Naivas FC boosted their promotion ambitions with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mombasa Stars, while Kibera Blackstars kept the pressure on the top contenders with a commanding win over 3K FC in Wednesday’s National Super League (NSL) midweek action.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe match between Naivas and Mombasa Stars, held at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, kicked off at 3:00 PM. After a goalless first half, Naivas found the breakthrough in the 48th minute and held on to the lead until the final whistle.##NAJAVA_MECA_8893621##The result moved them to 49 points, just three behind second-placed APS Bomet, while Mombasa Stars remained 17th with 23 points.Elsewhere, Kibera Blackstars claimed a 2-0 win over 3K FC at Jamhuri Sports Complex. The Kibera side scored on either side of halftime to remain in the promotion conversation. They now trail APS Bomet by five points but have a game in hand.Former Kenya Sevens Captain Humphrey Kayange appointed to prestigious IOC roleHowever, it was a night to forget for MOFA, whose promotion hopes suffered a major blow following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Darajani Gogo at Marist International University College in Karen.Gogo took the lead in the fourth minute and added a second in the 22nd. In a desperate attempt to turn things around, MOFA made triple substitutions in the 29th minute, including replacing goalkeeper Erick Ongiri with Stephen Otieno.Injury blow rocks Kakamega Homeboyz ahead of Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-finalsThe changes had little effect, as Otieno conceded a third goal just four minutes after coming on. Gogo added a fourth in the 86th minute to complete the rout — MOFA’s heaviest loss of the season — and leave them seven points adrift of third-placed Naivas.In other matches, SS Assad and Vihiga United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Ukunda Showground, while Samwest Blackboots and Mully Children’s Family (MCF) settled for a 2-2 stalemate.
