Nakuru All Stars’ hopes of surviving relegation were dealt a major blow after losing 2-1 to Mathare United.
Noah Abich netting the winner from the penalty spot awarded when Eric Johanna was brought down by Shaban Akenga after Lwamba Bebeto had equalized Robinson Kamura’s early goal.
Kamura gave Mathare the lead with a sixth minute header, looping beyond Shabaan Odhoji from the edge of the six yard box from Noah Abich’s cross.
Bebeto restored parity seven minutes later with a swinging volley from inside the box after Josephat Oyugi had headed the ball into the area at the far post from a Boniface Akenga corner.
The win sees Mathare revive their hopes of finishing within the top eight as they moved from 12th to ninth on the standings.
Mathare Starting XI: 1. Robert Mboya, 17. Noah Abich, Dennis Orenge, Edgar Ochieng, 4. Robinson Kamura, 12. Eliakim Nyanga, 8. Alphonce Ndonye, 24. Eric Johanna, Whyvonne Isuza,( 2. Thomas Wanyama 81’) Edwin Lavatsa, (11. Edwin Ombasa 60’)7. Daniel Mwaura(Harrison Mwendwa 55’)
Subs: 30. Peter Odhiambo, 29. Andrew Tololwa, 26. George Owino,Duke Abuya.
AllStars starting XI: 33. Shaban Odhoji (GK)4. Teddy Siwa, 19. Titus Achesa, Fredrick Kentille, 16. Geoffrey Maina, 25. Cersidy Okeyo(C),39. Maurice Odhiambo, 26. Boniface Akenga, 11. John Ndirangu, (Bill Agai 85’) 9. Lwamba Bebeto,(Kennedy Owino 72’) 40.Patrick Oboya(14.Sebastian Muchera82’)
Subs: 31. Shayne Indimuli(GK), Geofrey Maina, 13. Erick Omonge 7. Anthony Gachii,
Friday results: Tusker FC 2 Muhoroni Youth 3, Mathare United 2 Nakuru All Stars 1; Saturday fixtures: Bandari v City Stars (Mbaraki), Ulinzi Stars v Chemelil Sugar (Moi Kisumu); Sunday: KCB v Ushuru (City Stadium), Sony Sugar v Thika United (Awendo)
