NSL: Silibwet hands Mombasa Stars a walkover

National Super League (NSL) side Mombasa Stars have been handed a walkover after Silbwet FC failed to show up for a league match that was slated for Sunday, at the Serani Sports Grounds, Mombasa County.

With Silbwet FC a no-show, the match officials lead by Hillary Ochieng were left with no option but to award the home team Mombasa Stars three points and two goals.

February this year, Silbwet FC played another Mombasa based NSL club Mombasa Elite going down 3-0 after which they were stranded in the Coastal City for three nights, allegedly due to of transport means back home.

Speaking after the walkover, Hussein ‘Madaga’ Mohammed, Mobasa Stars coach said they had prepared well for Silbwet.

"The whole week we had prepared well for this match but unfortunately they didn't show up, the three points are a boost in our quest to finish the league in a better position, but of course we would have loved to get the points by playing. These walkovers do reflect a good image of our league," said Madaga.

Stars will take on Darajani Gogo at Serani Sports Grounds on Wednesday, and coach Madaga feels motivated towards the game.

"We will use this as part of our psychological preparation for Gogo, and I’m sure our boys will win before we embark on another trip to face Dimba Patriots away.”

FULL NSL WEEKEND RESULTS 

Rainbow FC 1 - 0 Nairobi United 

Mulembe United 1 -1 Dimba Patriots

SS Assad 2 - 0 Mombasa Elite

Darajani Gogo 0 - 2 Mara Sugar FC

Kajiado FC 1 - 0 Migori 

Luanda Villa 2 - 0 Gusii FC

Mathare United 3 - 1 Kisumu All Stars

Naivas 2 - 3 Kibera Black Stars