NSL: Fortune Sacco go top, Mombasa United edge Nzoia

Elias Mugane struck in stoppage time to help Fortune leapfrog 3K FC into the second-tier league summit and they currently lead the 20-team league on 11 points, level with the league newcomers but the Kirinyaga County-based side boast superior goal difference.

At Serani Sports Ground, Mombasa United defeated struggling Nzoia Sugar 1-0 as the coastal side claimed their third NSL win this season at Serani Sports Ground in Mombasa.

Nassor Shikokoti's own goal in the second half gave the home team the three points to continue with their hundred-percent home win this season.

The win pushed the coastal side to 11th on nine points as Nzoia Sugar remain just a point shy off danger zone.

Nzoia’s Titus Lusweti and Kevin Okoth had first half better chances to put their team ahead but failed to convert them.

Mombasa United trio of Dennis Magige, Wilberforce Lugogo and Khamis Nyale bossed the midfield area but with no goals to show for after Nzoia Sugar FC defence line stayed firm.

Left back David Wanyama gave the home team their first shot on target in 34th minute of the match, firing a strong 40 yard shot that was comfortably saved by Nzoia Sugar fc goalkeeper Eliud Emase.

Mombasa United only needed ten minutes into second half to get the opener after youngster Khamis Nyale powered a low strong cross ball forcing Nzoia defender Nassor Shikokoti to direct it to his own net.

Nzoia Sugar striker Felix Seda almost responded quickly for the visitors but his shot was blocked by United defender Swaleh Chancha for a corner kick.

On stoppage time, Ramadhan Mwanzia almost extended Mombasa United lead but his shot went inches off the side post.

Visitors almost capitalized in the final last kick of the game through striker Seda but his low shot lost direction for a goal kick.

Mombasa United head coach Hamadi Said was delighted with the maximum points saying focus now shifts to change their away results.

"We prepared our team well for the match, we didn't play to our standards but am happy for the 3 points".

Mombasa United face Nairobi United next weekend in Nairobi.