NSL: Kshs 6 Million Mozzart Bet boost powers Migori Youth to flying start
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Reading Time: 3min | Sun. 28.09.25. | 18:58
The club pledged to build on the financial boon and secure automatic promotion to the top tier
Migori Youth announced their intentions to clinch the 2025/2026 National Super League (NSL) title with a slim 1-0 win over a stubborn Mwatate United 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.
The decisive moment came barely two minutes into the game when Kenya U-20 forward Syphas Owour was brought down inside the penalty area by Mwatate captain Chamwoma Gilbert.
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Calm under pressure, Owour stepped up and slotted home from the spot, handing the hosts a dream start at a packed Migori Green Stadium.
Migori, buoyed by their home supporters, pushed forward relentlessly in search of a quick second.
Former MOFA attacker Fredrick Ologi nearly doubled the advantage in the fifth minute after pouncing on a poor clearance by Mwatate goalkeeper Assava Bryson, but his volley went inches wide.
Moments later, Churchill Otieno also came close after linking up neatly with Owour, only for Gilbert to intercept his effort.
Mwatate, shaken but unbowed, responded through Juma Bechoni in the 25th minute.
The ex-Sofapaka winger connected with an Enock Ouma's cutback, but his hurried attempt lacked accuracy, much to the relieve of Migori.
Migori continued to dictate the tempo, with Otieno and Owour tormenting the visitors’ backline.
However, wasteful finishing and heroic defending from Gilbert kept the margin at a single goal heading into the break.
The second half picked up in similar fashion, Migori pressing with intent and Mwatate clinging on.
Five minutes after the restart, Owour nearly doubled his tally after capitalising on a spilled shot by Assava, but defender Timothy Omondi produced a spectacular goal-line clearance to keep his side in the tie.
Substitute Kevin Haggai also missed a gilt-edged chance in the 65th minute, heading Otieno’s cross onto the roof of the net.
The final quarter of the game turned into a battle of attrition, with Mwatate tightening their midfield lines.
Yet, Migori’s persistence continued to carve openings, most notably when Owour’s teasing delivery almost forced Onesmus Karisa into an own goal and later when Geoffrey Odira spurned a close-range chance in the dying minutes.
Ultimately, the solitary early strike proved enough, securing Migori all three points and underlining their intent to challenge strongly in this campaign.
Other Results
At the Raila Odinga Stadium, newcomers Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) shocked Nairobi City Stars, grinding out a 1-0 victory courtesy of Laban Otieno’s strike to hand coach Charles Bruno’s side a memorable start.
In Bungoma, Nzoia Sugar made home advantage count at Sudi Stadium, overpowering 3K FC 2-0 thanks to a second-half brace from Felix Seda.
At Vapour Grounds, relegated FC Talanta began their mission to bounce back to the FKF Premier League with a slender but vital 1-0 win over Kibera Black Stars.
Promotion hopefuls Naivas FC extended their dominance over Fortune Sacco, registering a fifth consecutive victory in the fixture.
Francis Nambute netted the decisive goal in Kerugoya as the retailers launched their campaign with a 1-0 triumph.
In Thika, NSL debutants Kabati Youth showed resilience, rallying from behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Vihiga United, while at Mumboha Grounds, Luanda Villa and visiting Sam West BlackBoots settled for a 1-1 stalemate.
National Super League Sunday Results
Kibera Black Stars 0-1 FC Talanta
Luanda Villa 1-1 Samwest Blackboots
Nzoia Sugar 2-1 3K FC
Migori Youth 1-0 Mwatate United
Kabati Youth 1-1 Vihiga United
MOFA 1-0 Nairobi City Stars
Fortune Sacco 0-1 Naivas FC
