Talking points from National Super League round four

In a round of enticing National Super League (NSL) matches, Migori Youth finally tasted victory, as Naivas continued with their remarkable run this season. Here's a glimpse into the highlights of round 4.

Last season third place finishers and promotion favorites Migori Youth quitted the winless club after edging out Darajani Gogo 1-0

Clinton Okoth's header deep into the first half did the trick for the border club easing pressure on newly appointed gaffer Peter Okidi.

Mara Sugar, Naivas fairytale continue

Francis Xavier and his Mara Sugar side have been significantly better since the start of the season, going unbeaten and securing crucial victories against tough opponents as they charge towards FKF Premier League promotion.

And it was this newfangled winning mentality that helped the Millers see off Silibwet Leons who have endured a tough time failing to win any match this term and sit deep into relegation zone.

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In Machakos, a ten men Naivas left it late to beat MCF at the Kenyatta Stadium.

The victory was the shoppers second in a bounce and places them helm of the log joint on points with Mara Sugar.

Silibwet, MCF and Darajani cornered once again

While others had reprieve, yet again, Silibwet, MCF and Darajani Gogo faithfuls will have to wait a little bit to taste victory this season.

Leons failed to capitalize on home advantage as they succumbed to their fifth straight defeat against Mara Sugar further raising questions over the aptness of their newly recruited coach Mark Otieno Asa.

MCF who were primed to have a decent campaign this term after roping in some of the experienced talents on the soil, will have to hide their heads in shame after sinking to a less a man Naivas at their own backyard.

At Gogo pressure mounted on coach Caleb Aringa as he lost a second game in row further leaving the money bags deep in the red zone.

Say no to hooliganism

It is way too early to start picking issues with fans behavior but that was the tale of the weekend.

Darajani Gogo cameraman was attacked in Migori and had the play halted for ten minutes as the home team strongly repudiated streaming of their game.

In the ugly scenes witnessed at the Migori Stadium, fans could be seen invading the playing surface further posing a threat to the players.

We have come of ages and all stakeholders should take charge to ensure safety of players and the visiting teams as we advocate for more supporters in our stadia.

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Where are the goals?

Has our striking department sunk too low or our defenders are too good for the league?

It was a question that lingered in the minds of Super League followers after only eleven goals were recorded across seven fixtures in the league.

Only Kibera Black Stars and Mombasa Stars tie had most goals scored with the clash producing four goals in a 2-2 stalemate.

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Why are the league debutants struggling?

Another match day, another shadow performance by league newbies Luanda Villa and Rainbow FC.

The two debutants alongside Dimba Patriots have struggled to find their feet since promotion the second tier with Rainbow now winless in three successive matches similar record to their counterparts Villa who have drawn all of their last three encounters.