Shabana leave it late to see off Mathare

Shabana FC grabbed a dramatic late winner to edge Mathare United 1-0 in Wednesday's FKF Premier League clash at Nyayo Stadium.

In the late afternoon encounter, Shabana, who started the day in third on 37 points, needed patience against a stubborn Mathare United side, sitting 11th on 26 points.

The visitors pushed hard for an opener but found the home defence tough to break down.

The deadlock held until deep into stoppage time when George Onyango struck in the 90+8th minute to seal all three points for Shabana.

The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Shabana camp and handed them a crucial boost in their pursuit of the leaders.

The victory lifts Shabana to 40 points, putting them level with second-placed AFC Leopards who face KCB on Thursday and narrowing the gap on table-toppers Gor Mahia, who hold a slim lead with 46 points after 21 games.

Shabana's late heroics tighten the race at the top, with the chasing pack now breathing down Gor Mahia's neck ahead of Thursday's fixtures.

Holders Police FC, who are seventh on 31 points, visit Vapor Grounds in Ngong Road to face basement side Sofapaka, while APS Bomet will be seeking victory to move further from the relegation zone when they host Kariobangi Sharks at Green Stadium Awendo.