STATEMENT WIN

Newcomers 3K FC shock Kisumu All Stars as NSL kicks off

After a barren first half, 3K — coached by Francis Chege, upped the pace against the former Kenyan Premier League side

In Summary

• Nairobi United overcame hosts Mombasa Stars 2-1 at Serani grounds in Mombasa while visiting Vihiga United upset hosts Mully Children’s Family (MCF) 1-0 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

• The game between Samwest Black Boots and SS Assad failed to take off due to lack of an ambulance. The ambulance arrived one hour late but SS Assad decided not to play.

Dennis Toeri of Gusii FC is tackled by Nairobi United's Adams Nyambane during their NSL game at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho on Sunday
Dennis Toeri of Gusii FC is tackled by Nairobi United's Adams Nyambane during their NSL game at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho on Sunday

Debutants 3K FC got their National Super League campaign to a flying start after an emphatic 4-0 win over hosts Kisumu All Stars at Moi Stadium in Kisumu.

After a barren first half, 3K — coached by Francis Chege, upped the pace against the former Kenyan Premier League side and their efforts were rewarded when Oscar Juma, who joined from Transfoc, broke the deadlock with the first goal of his hat trick, separated by Brian Misango’s third.

Nairobi United overcame hosts Mombasa Stars 2-1 at Serani grounds in Mombasa while visiting Vihiga United upset hosts Mully Children’s Family (MCF) 1-0 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

The game between Samwest Black Boots and SS Assad failed to take off due to lack of an ambulance. The ambulance arrived one hour late but SS Assad decided not to play.

On Saturday, Michael Olunga Foundation Academy (MOFA) shocked Naivas 1-0 while APS Bomet beat Mombasa United 2-0. Dominic Kirui and Elvis Shamalla scored for the law enforcers.

Dimba Patriots beat Muhoroni 1-0 thanks to Last Young’s goal.

Relegated Nzoia Sugar played to a 1-1 draw at Sudi Stadium whereas Darajani Gogo beat Migori Youth 1-0.

Gilbert Selebwa’s Luanda Villa beat Kibera Black Stars 1-0 at Mumboha Grounds.