Mara Sugar maintained their lead at the top of the National Super League table after a hard-fought 3-2 win over visiting Mara Sugar at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Philemon Nyakwaka gave the Cane Millers the lead to increase his goal tally in the second-tier league to 15.
Fredrick Ngiela added the second but Robert Karisa and an own goal from Openda Orona pulled the team’s level. New signing Summy Golola grabbed the winner for Naivas in the 80th minute. It was the first defeat for new coach Benedict Wanjala. Naivas moved to 36 points while Mara Sugar remained third with 30 points.
Mathare United remained second on the table with 33 points after a 2-0 win over Silibwet Leons. Parmeneas Ochola and John Eli scored for the Slum Boys.
At Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega, Mulembe FC beat Migori Youth 2-0. Richard Odhiambo and Johnstone Alusula scored for the victors in a game that saw Mulembe United coach Edward Mahoah sent off for violent conduct.
In the Kibra Derby played at Police Sacco stadium, Darajani Gogo and Kibera Black Stars played to a barren draw.
At Mbaraki Sports Club, Mombasa Stars edged Dimba Patriots 1-0.Joel Kihara scored the all important goal for the hosts.
In games scheduled for Sunday, Mully Children’s Family will host Mombasa Elite at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos while Luanda Villa will be at home against Vihiga Bullets at Mumboha Grounds in Luanda
Kajiado FC will entertain Nairobi United at Idlamat Stadium as SS Assad welcomes Kisumu AllstarsUkunda Showground.
Rainbow and Gusii FC will collide at KIHBT Grounds in Nairobi.
