NSL: Sacco keen to close in on Bomet as title hunt intensifies

National Super League title hopefuls Fortune Sacco team manager Julius Kariuki has rallied his charges to gun for maximum points in the remaining fixtures as they bid to take the title chase down to the wire.

Sacco extended their recent fine run with a 2-1 success over rookies Mara Sugar to move within three points of top side APS Bomet who have the highest haul of 60 points from 30 outings this season.

Kariuki who attributes their success this season to excellent work ethic from his players says they will go all out to collect maximum points in their remaining matches to stand a chance of automatic promotion to the top tier league.

“We understand that it will take great effort to secure automatic promotion that is why we aim to collect maximum points from the remaining matches.

“Last season we were frustrated with the way we crumbled towards the end of the season thus we would like to avoid such a scenario in every way possible.

“The objective is to collect as much as we can from the remaining fixtures to challenge for the title and secure promotion in the process.”

Sacco will face MCF, Gusii FC, Migori Youth, and Murang’a SEAL as they aim to secure their maiden appearance in the Kenya Premier League.

Kariuki’s side has been one of the most consistent sides this season, a testament to their commitment to challenging for the title.

He however says the good run is down to the willingness of his players to make amends for their uncharacteristic implosion in the last five matches, a slump that saw the bow out of contention for promotion.

“The boys have been excellent throughout our campaign this season and I'm confident they have the motivation to close it out strongly.

“Last season was a good lesson for all of us even though we felt we could have done better.

Sacco will aim to extend their fine form when they take on bitter rivals Murang’a SEAL on Sunday at the Kianyaga Stadium in the 3.00 pm fixture.