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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Shabana maintained their fine form in the National Super League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over visiting Naivas on Wednesday at Gusii Stadium. Evergreen lanky midfielder Peter Ogechi nodded home Shabana\u2019s lone goal in the first half. He rose highest to head Isaac Otieno\u2019s corner past Robert Ouma in the Naivas goal.<\/p>\n

Ogechi increased his goal tally this season to 11 and is on course for the NSL golden boot. Nyamwai Beja of SS Assad leads the goal scorers chart with 14 goals.<\/p>\n

It was a game of few chances as Shabana goalkeeper Mustafah Oduor and Naivas counterpart Ouma remained untroubled. Following the win, Shabana maintained the top spot in the second-tier league with 54 points.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a very tactical game. I congratulate Shabana on the win. They got one chance and converted,\u201d said Naivas coach Elvis Ayany.<\/p>\n

On his part, Shabana coach Sammy Okoth said: \u201cI thank God for the win. It was a hard-fought win and we appreciate it. Tactically, our plan worked and we appreciate the three points.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cFor us to maintain the top position, we have to win and that\u2019s what we have done today. Naivas came for revenge and we had to be careful about how we approached the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

On his part, Shabana coach Sammy Okoth said: \u201cI thank God for the win. It was a hard-fought win and we appreciate it. Tactically, our plan worked and we appreciate the three points.\u201d However, Ayany and Okoth bemoaned the pathetic state of the Gusii Stadium playground and asked the Kisii County government to do something about it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe field is not playable. We did not play our game because the ground was in a poor state. The county government should do something because the fans want to enjoy the game,\u201d said Ayany.<\/p>\n

Okoth said: \u201cWe were like visitors in our own playground because we were not even allowed to train here before the game. The field hosted rugby over the weekend and it was pathetic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Migori Youth remained third on the log after a narrow 2-1 win over Mara Sugar at Migori Stadium. Robert Ouma and Kelvin Haggai scored for the hosts while Philemon Nyakwaka scored Mara Sugar\u2019s consolation. Migori has so far garnered 41 points from 23 matches.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Kenya. Shabana maintained their fine form in the National Super League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over visiting Naivas on Wednesday at Gusii Stadium. Evergreen lanky midfielder Peter Ogechi nodded home Shabana\u2019s lone goal in the first half. He rose highest to head Isaac Otieno\u2019s corner past Robert Ouma in the Naivas goal. 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