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NSL: Naivas, Mathare win to keep title hopes alive

Elias Cheruiyot

Mathare United's Elias Cheruiyot (right) beats Gusii FC Abednego Nyakundi during their National Super League match on February 18, 2024 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Annex.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

By  John Ashihundu

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Naivas, on 56 points registered a 1-0 win over Dimba Patriots at Ruaraka to open a three-point lead, ahead of Mathare United who beat visiting Migori Youth 2-0 at Kasarani Annex
  • Nairobi United, lying third on 50 points beat Kibera Black Stars 2-0 at M-Pesa Foundation in Thika
  • Mara Sugar edged out Mombasa Stars 2-1 to remain in contention for the title

Four National Super League (NSL) teams--Naivas, Mathare United, Nairobi United and Mara Sugar--are locked in the title race as the second tier league entered Round 26 at the weekend.

They all won their matches against Dimba Patriots, Migori Youth, Kibera Black Stars and Mombasa Stars respectively.

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