Leaders Ushuru, Wazito win as Shabana lose
Ian Motanda of Kisumu All Stars (third from left) celebrates his goal against Nairobi Stima with teammates during their National Super League match held on March 20, 2019 at Moi Stadium in Kisumu All Stars won 1-0. PHOTO | VICTOR OTIENO |
What you need to know:
- The coach George Owoko's side attempted to respond immediately, but All Stars goalkeeper Geodfrey Were left his line early to gather the ball before Hillary Ojwang' could connect.
- The visitors nearly went two goals down in the 74th minute as Otieno's curve from the right after beating his marker hit the goalpost.
- The hosts would have won the match by a bigger margin, but Motanda missed two clear open chances in the dying minutes of play.
National Super League (NSL) leaders Ushuru and Wazito posted wins in one of the matches played Wednesday across the country.
Ushuru edged out Fortune Sacco 2-1 at Ruaraka grounds thanks to Brian Yakhama and Oscar Mbugua strikes on the first and 39th minute.
Fortune’s Stephen Oganda’s 50th goal remained a consolation for Kerugoya-based side.
At Camp Toyoyo grounds, Wazito cruised past hard-fighting Kangemi AllStars 4-2.
Amos Asembeka, on loan from Tusker and Washington Munene handed Wazito an early lead but Kangemi pulled back through Christopher Ambuka and Teddy Siwa.
Under pressure to catch up with Ushuru on goal difference, Dennis Gicheru and Victor Ndinya grabbed a goal apiece in the second half as the team moved to 47 points similar to leaders Ushuru who’ve a superior goal difference.
In Kisumu, Nairobi Stima's unbeaten run in the National Super League on Wednesday came to an end when they lost by a solitary goal to Kisumu All Stars in a hard fought match at Moi Stadium in Kisumu.
Ian Motanda's penalty in the second half was all coach Francis Oduor's side needed to bring to an end the power men's 20 matches unbeaten run.
Prior to this clash, Stima were ranked third after recording victory in 11 matches and drawing in 6, while their opponents were fourth following 11 wins, six draws and three losses.
Elsewhere at Karuturi grounds, James Nthiga’s 20th minute goal helped Kenya Police stop Green Commandoes.
RESULTS
Talanta Bidco United (Camp Toyoyo grounds)
Kenya Police 1-0 Green Commandoes (Karuturi grounds)
Ushuru 2-1 Fortune Sacco (Ruaraka grounds)
Kangemi AllStars 2-4 Wazito (Camp Toyoyo grounds)
Kisumu AllStars 1-0 Nairobi Stima
City Stars 3-1 Shabana (Camp Toyoyo grounds)
