Mathare United earned their first victory of the season with a 1-0 triumph over Mulembe United FC on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Police Sacco Stadium.
The breakthrough for Mathare came in the 19th minute when Timothy Otieno was fouled in the penalty area. Mark Khadohi stepped up and converted it.
The second half witnessed a resurgence from Mulembe United, as they leveled the score 28 minutes into the period. Kendrick Onzere netted a sublime long-range free-kick.
However, Mulembe’s joy was short-lived as Meshack Otieno marked his debut with a close-range goal, capitalizing on a fine setup by Elias Cheruiyot.
Both teams continued to create scoring opportunities, with Mulembe United seeing their free-kick effort saved and Mathare United hitting the woodwork with a goal-bound shot.
In the end, the match concluded with a 2-1 victory in favor of Mathare United.
In another exciting encounter, newcomers Nairobi United clinched their second win in the FKF NSL by defeating Kisumu All Stars 2-0 at Kasarani Annex. Henry Omollo opened the scoring in the 35th minute, while Brian Lusamukha sealed the victory with a 77th-minute goal.
In other matches, Mara Sugar and Migori Youth battled to a 1-1 draw at Awendo Green Stadium, while Vihiga Bullets and Dimba Patriots also played to an 1-1 scoreline.
Round 2 Results
Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Mombasa Elite 1-0 Gusii FC (Mbaraki Sports Club, 3 pm)
- Darajani Gogo 0-0 Mombasa Stars (Hope Center, 3 pm)
- Kajiado 2-0 MCF (Ildamat Stadium, 3 pm)
- SS Assad 2-0 Rainbow (Ukunda Show Ground, 3 pm)
- Silibwet 0-2 Kibera Black Stars (silibwet Green, 3 pm)
- Naivas 1-1 Luanda Villa (Kenyatta Stadium, 3 pm)
Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Mathare United 2-1 Mulembe United FC (Police Sacco Stadium, 3 pm)
- Mara Sugar 1-1 Migori Youth (Awendo Green, 3 pm)
- Vihiga Bullets 1-1 Dimba Patriots (Mumias Sports Complex, 3 pm)
- Nairobi United 2-0 Kisumu AllStars (Kasarani Annex, 3 pm
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