National Super League (NSL) leaders Shabana are closer to clinching the title after a crucial 3-1 win against ninth-placed Mully Children’s Family (MCF) at Gusii Stadium on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, the win for Shabana opened a five-point gap between them and bitter rivals Murang’a SEAL who settled for a 1-1 draw against Kibera Black Stars.
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However, in a fully packed Gusii Stadium, Shabana drew first half with Isaac Otieno’s neat strike in the 10th minute before MCF restored parity in the 41st minute through John Ochieng’ to force a 1-1 score line into the break.
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The hosts, Shabana, came back revitalized after the break as they searched for another goal.
Astonishingly, their efforts were rewarded through Mustafa Oduor’s converted spot-kick in the 71st minute before super sub-Nehemiah Onchiri’s fierce string from inside the area made it 3-1 before stoppage time.
Determined Tore Bobe
The win is a massive step for Shabana, as they opened a five-point gap with their title rivals, Muranga Seal, who ceded more ground in the race after a 1-1 draw against Kibera Black Stars.
The Seal were frustrated by Black Stars at the Ligi Ndogo grounds. Walter Juma had given the home side the lead before they conceded when Brian Juma scored. Baron Ochieng and Costa Nzuva were shown yellow cards, as were Seal’s Rajab Omar, John Kiplangat, and John Mwita.
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Seal have had an impressive season and gained promotion to the Premier League. They have 20 wins, six draws, and eight losses so far in the Second Division.
Black Stars are in 14th place with 29 points after nine wins and eight draws. They have lost 13 games as the Super League hits the home stretch.
The latest Glamour Boys conquest propelled them to 70 points, four ahead of second-placed Murang’a SEAL.
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However, despite a slippery pitch, Shabana tactician Sammy Okoth praised his charges for their impressive display.
“We played well despite the challenging playing surface.
We had to maintain our poise after our game was postponed yesterday, and I am glad we have won impressively in front of our fans.”
He, however, urged his players to swiftly turn their focus to Sunday’s potential title decider against Murang’a SEAL at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a.
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“This is a delicate stage, and all we can do is focus ahead of a tough match against Murang’a.”
NSL Results
- Shabana 3-1 MCF
- Kibera Black Stars 1-1 Murang’a SEAL
- Coastal Heroes 2-1 Kajiado
- Mara Sugar 1-0 Vihiga United
- Gusii FC 1-0 Darajani Gogo
- Mwatate 2-0 Mombasa Elite
- Naivas 0-0 SS Assad
