Late Goal Denies Nairobi United Victory over Mara Sugar

Mara Sugar scored a late goal to deny Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup champions Nairobi United maximum points in their 1-1 draw Kenyan Premier League fixture at Moi, Kasarani Annex,

Nairobi United, eager to close in on the top five with only two matches yet to play, started brightly and showed attacking intent from the onset and it came as no surprise when Kevin Wangaya latched onto a well-worked pass from Nigerian ace Michael Karamor before calmly slotting the ball past Mara Sugar goalkeeper Joseph Ogenda to give the hosts a deserved lead.

Substitute Alex Imbusia rose highest to meet a precise delivery from Timothy Ndyalala, powering home a header to restore parity and stun the home crowd in the 88th minute.

The result sees Nairobi United, who came into the match aiming to be in top five with only two matches yet to play move to 35 points, remaining 10th on the standings, while Mara Sugar climb to 11th place with 31 points, keeping their hopes of a top-half finish alive heading into the final stretch of the season.