Five matches were played in Kenya’s second-tier with the most interesting result being APS Bomet’s 1-0 over Mara Sugar that ensured they earn automatic promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL). APS Bomet 1-0 Mara Sugar The law enforcers had to wait until the 86th minute to find the crucial goal, Erick Juma finding the back of the net to calm the nerves of the entire APS Bomet unit. Assistant Coach Darshan Lubembe heaped praise on th playing unit, adding that they’ve really worked hard and deserve promotion to the top league. “We are very happy – this is an achievement that has been elusive for a while and we are glad that we finally bagged it. This season the team has been in perfect harmony – all departments were working together for a common goal which was promotion to the FKFPL. That above everything is else is what has pushed us this far. The competition in the playing unit was also very high and that helped,” an excited Lubembe told Mozzart Sport. APS Bomet earn automatic promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after beating Mara Sugar 1-0.— Steve Ruigu Njuguna (@Joashnjuguna) July 13, 2022 On their debut in the FKFPL, Lubembe says the team will be under no pressure to win or be among the best.”We want to be regulars in the FKFPL and therefore the most important thing in the first season is to find our footing and ensure we are not relegated. Once we acclamatise and know our our way around the league, we will now make strategic plans to climb up the ladder and fight for the top positions,” he added. Migori Youth 2-0 Fortune SaccoAPS Bomet’s promotion was rubber-stamped with fellow promotion chasers Fortune Sacco’s 0-2 loss to Migori Youth in Awendo courtesy of first half strikes by Lucky Musyoki and Ben Stanley. Kenyan academy pooled with Swedish, French sides for Gothia Cup in SwedenOther results Naivas 1-2 Muhoroni Youth MCF FC 6-0 Coastal Heroes Gusii 3-2 SS Assad Thursday 14 July Fixtures (All matches kick off at 3PM EAT) Shabana vs Kisumu AllStars – Narok Mombasa Elite vs Muranga Elite – Mbaraki Vihiga United vs Kibera Black Stars – Mummies
