Naivas, Mathare win as fight for NSL title intensify; Mombasa floor Gusii

Naivas FC  extended their lead atop the National Super League after edging out fourth-placed Nairobi United 2 - 0 in a match played at M-Pesa Foundation grounds.

Robert Karisa scored a brace to keep his side two points above second-placed Mathare who won 2- 0 against Mombasa Elite.

Elsewhere in Mombasa, Mombasa Stars stretched their unbeaten run to three games after seeing off Gusii FC 2 - 1 at Mbaraki Stadium.

Emmanuel Nyamawi and Joel Kihara scored for Mombasa Stars while Bill Okite gave the visitors a consolation goal.

Emanuel Nyamawi scored in the third minute for the home team after beating an offside trap to tap the ball past Gusii FC goalkeeper Bernard Otieno.

Mombasa Stars dominated most of the first quarter before Gusii registered a first attack in the 18th minute, Kepha Andati failing to connect a Wickliffe Abuga free kick.

The away team settled well into the game forcing Mombasa Stars into mistakes but failing to get an equaliser through Ratemo Joshua and Kevin Osongo’s wasted chances.

Gusii’s consistent pressure paid off in the last kick of first half, after Bill Okite’s 40-yard shot went past Mombasa Stars goalkeeper Said Dhadho.

Mombasa Stars came back stronger in the second half, strikers Joel Kihara and Emanuel Nyamawi missing open chances but Joel Kihara restored their lead in the 61st minute through a penalty after Ghalib Ali was brought down in the 18 yard box.

Mombasa Stars holding on to the home advantage and claiming the maximum points.

Naivas FC 2 - 0 Nairobi United

Mathare United 2 - 0 Mombasa Elite

Luanda Villa 1 - 1 Migori Youth

Drajani Gogo 2 - 0 Vihiga

Kajiado 1 - 2 Mara Sugar