Kibera stun Nairobi United, Vihiga hands Msa United a walkover

National Super League (NSL) side Kibera Black Stars stunned table-toppers Nairobi United 3-1 in a thrilling match staged at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday.

Nairobi United struck first through Duncan Odhiambo, giving them an early advantage before Kibera settled in the match.

Bruce Achesa then levelled the score before Ange Donald added two more goals, sealing a memorable win for the visitors.

Speaking after the match, Kibera Black Stars assistant coach Edwin Lavatsa praised his team saying it was a statement performance.

“I’m happy with the boys today. It’s not an easy task to beat league leaders, as they have been enjoying top form. This win is significant as we go onto the next, because it gives the players the morale they need to believe more. We prepared tactically, and the result proves it,” said the former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia winger.

On the other hand, Edwin Mwaura, the Head Coach of Nairobi United, acknowledged his team’s shortcomings.

“Today was a bad day in the office. We didn’t expect the outcome, but congratulations to the opponents. We made a lot of defensive mistakes that led them punishing us. Looking ahead, we’ll need to improve on these mistakes for better results,” he remarked.

In Mombasa, Mombasa United were awarded three points and two goals after Vihiga United failed to show up for their match, at the Serani Sports Grounds.

According to Mombasa United Head Coach Hamadi Said, the team was ready to fight for the points, and was not happy to earn points without work.

"We prepared well after the disastrous loss to Luanda Villa last week, but now it's a walkover. Thou we would have loved to play, we will take it positively and shift our focus to plan for our next encounter," he averred.

Mombasa United will take on Darajani Gogo next weekend before the festive season break.

Earlier on at the same pitch, host Congo Boyz were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Zetech Titans in a Division One league match.

Ali Fauz and Ali Halafu scored for Congo Boyz while Abdala Mlangwa and Jimmy Juma levelled terms for Zetech. 

Zetech Titans opened the scoring chat in the third minute through Mlagwa before Fauz restored parity in the 20th, from winger Godwin Joseph’s cross.

Just five minutes into the second half, Ali Juma was fouled in the 18-yard box by goalkeeper George Barasa and Congo Boyz were awarded a penalty. Halafu stepped up and successfully converted from the spot, giving the hosts the lead.

In the penalty moment of push and pull, Zetech Titans midfielder John Ouma was sent off after an altercation with centre referee Elijah Mwanzia.

In the 65th minute, 10-man Zetech Titans equalised through Jimmy Juma to earn a point away.

Speaking to Citizen Digital after the match, Zetech Titans’ Head Coach Bernard Kitolo blamed the referees saying they had a fixed mind on the outcome.

"The new FKF office should look into officiating, you can't be preparing your team then referees have already made a decision,” he lamented.

Kelvin Omondi - Congo Boyz Head Coach said his charges lacked concentration in the latter stages of the match, despite coming from a goal down.

"We were not in our best, the only reason we didn't come out with the maximum points is lack of concentration throughout, but I believe we can learn from this and bounce back strongly.”

Report by Mark Mutuku and Wellington Waweru