Mathare suffer first defeat of NSL season in Mombasa

Mathare United tasted their first defeat of the National Super League season after going down 3-1 to Mombasa Stars at Mbaraki Stadium on Sunday.

Mombasa Stars dominated the first half, with Brian Moraya and Joel Kihara causing problems for the Mathare United defense.

Mwanzia gave the hosts a deserved lead in the 30th minute with a hard ground shot past Mathare goalkeeper Steve Njunge.

Kihara doubled the lead five minutes later with a header from Hawkins Ademba's cross.

Mathare United were forced to make three first-half substitutions, introducing Elli Esieche, Cliff Kasuti, and Elias Cheruiyot in an attempt to stem the tide.

Cheruiyot pulled a goal back for the visitors just before half-time with a counter-attacking goal from Esieche's pass.

Mathare United continued to press for an equalizer in the second half, but Mombasa Stars held on for a comfortable victory.

Lucky Kaingu sealed the three points for the hosts two minutes from time with a header from Ibrahim Athman's corner kick.