NSL: Migori Youth slip as Mombasa United, Fortune Sacco close in
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Reading Time: 4min | Wed. 17.12.25. | 18:50
With one more matchday left before the league breaks for the year, the NSL is shaping into one of the tightest promotion battles in recent seasons
The National Super League (NSL) once again demonstrated its unforgiving and unpredictable nature on Wednesday, as potential promotion contenders bagged unwanted results.
The match day also saw perceived underdogs defy significant odds to secure positive results.
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League leaders Migori Youth suffered a setback that allowed a handful of teams to close in.
Kibera Black Stars 1-0 Migori Youth
Migori Youth were stunned 1-0 by Kibera Black Stars at the Gems Cambridge grounds,in an early kickoff that denied the league leaders a chance to open an eight-point lead at the summit.
Red-hot forward Jehpter Bundi struck in the 32nd minute to hand Badi Idd’s side a third consecutive positive result, after previously enduring a five-match winless run.
The win moved Kibera closer to the promotion zone, leaving them just two points behind 3K FC, while Migori’s defeat was a major dent in their recent form, having registered only one win in their last three matches.
Despite the loss Sammy Otulo's charges remain top with a five-point cushion, as they head into their final match of the year this weekend.
MCF 1-0 3K FC
There was further drama in Ndalani, where 3K FC squandered an opportunity to close the gap at the top after falling 1-0 to Mully Children Family (MCF) at the MCF Sports Complex.
Ishmael Abdallah scored the decisive goal for Ezekiel Okare’s side in the fifth minute, punishing 3K for a sluggish start.
Despite both teams experiencing inconsistent runs this season, 3K were expected to mount a stronger fight given their promotion ambitions.
The defeat leaves them stuck on 24 points, tied with Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), while the win lifts MCF to 15th place on 16 points, taking them out of the relegation zone.
Fortune Sacco 3-1 FC Talanta
At Kianyaga Stadium, Fortune Sacco continued their resurgence under new coach Vincent Nyaberi with a commanding 3-1 victory over FC Talanta.
Goals from Dennis Kariuki, Collins Maina and Elvine Barasa secured the victory, with Talanta only managing a consolation through Brian Lusamukha.
Fortune Sacco, who began the season sluggishly, have now surged to 24 points, tied with 3K and MOFA, and sit just five points behind leaders Migori Youth.
Talanta, coached by Jackson Githeru, dropped to ninth with 19 points after another disappointing outing.
Naivas FC 0-1 Gucha Stars
Naivas FC’s struggles deepened after a 1-0 defeat to promoted side Gucha Stars at the KIBHT grounds in Ngong.
Umar Yaswa scored in the 76th minute to secure the victory for Sammy Okoth’s team, piling more pressure on Naivas head coach Elvis Ayani.
The win moved Gucha Stars to 12th place with 17 points, while Naivas dropped to 14th with 16 points.
Mombasa United 3-0 Mwatate United
Down at the Coast, Mombasa United returned to winning ways with a commanding 3-0 win over Mwatate United in a match played at Mbaraki Sports Ground.
Nehemiah Onchiri opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the sixth minute after Jackson Watee was fouled inside the box.
Fidel Omondi extended the lead in the 30th minute after finishing off a precise cross from Watee, before Kevin Okoth sealed the victory late in the match with a powerful strike following a well-worked corner routine.
Mwatate United created chances of their own but were denied by goalkeeper Richard Ebenyo and, later, by defender Denis Toeri who cleared off the line shortly after the restart.
The visitors squandered a late penalty through Kipngeno Nickson, leaving Mombasa United to claim a deserved win that keeps them firmly in the promotion race.
Elsewhere, Luanda Villa and Nzoia Sugar played out a goalless draw at Mumboha Stadium.
Kisumu All Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by MOFA at Moi Stadium in a contest overshadowed by inconsistent refereeing calls that frustrated both sides.
At the same venue, Nairobi City Stars were awarded a walkover after hosts Vihiga United failed to turn up due to ongoing financial challenges, that have crippled the club in recent weeks.
The latest round of fixtures has narrowed the once wide gap at the top of the standings, with Migori Youth’s slip breathing new life into the promotion ambitions of Mombasa United, Fortune Sacco, MOFA and 3K FC.
With one more matchday left before the league breaks for the year, the NSL is shaping into one of the tightest promotion battles in recent seasons.
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