City Stars open seven-point gap as Bidco falters

Nairobi City Stars open a seven-point gap atop the National Super League (NSL) after edging out Kenya Police 2-1 in a match played at Camp Toyoyo over the weekend.

The win saw them stretch their lead in the standings to 58 points, seven clear of second-placed Bidco United who lost 3-0 to St. Joseph’s Youth in Thika.

Speaking to the Standard Sports. City Stars captain Anthony Kimani said they are focused on maintaining their lead with their goal being to earn promotion back to KPL next season.

"It was a very tough match but I am glad we did not give up even after going down early. The fighting spirit we showed is remarkable and our goal is to keep winning till we are sure of promotion to KPL," he said.

Bidco maintained their second spot despite the loss to St Joseph Youth who went two points clear of the relegation zone.

Vihiga United bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Administration Police in Mumias to leapfrog Nairobi Stima to third place after the latter lost 1-0 to seventh-placed Migori Youth in Awendo.

Coast Stima edged out Modern Coast Rangers 3-0 to take the bragging rights of the Coastal Derby and maintain their grip on the top three with their eyes fixed on making the playoff cut.

“We are working very hard match after match to try and catch up with the leading pack and after our recent performances I believe if we continue getting positive results we will qualify for the playoffs,” Stima coach Paul Ogai said.

In other matches, Fortune Sacco stamped their authority with a 3-1 win over Mt. Kenya, to take their tally to 38 points as Vihiga Bullets saw off Kibera Black Stars 2-0 in Kakamega.

After the round 25 matches, Administration Police occupy the bottom spot followed by newcomers APS Bomet as City Stars, Bidco, Vihiga United, Nairobi Stima and Coast Stima continue hunting the three KPL qualification spots.