Mombasa United secured a 2-1 victory over Kariobangi Sharks in the first leg of the FKF Premier League playoff on Saturday. The match took place in Nairobi. Dennis Toeri opened the scoring for Mombasa United in the first half. Tanzania-born striker Rashidi Waziri added the second goal shortly after. Kariobangi Sharks responded with a goal from Dalvin Wayne in the 82nd minute.
The result gives Mombasa United a crucial advantage in the two-leg playoff. The second leg is set for Tuesday. The match was held at a stadium in Nairobi. Both teams are competing for promotion to the top flight. The outcome will determine which team advances to the next stage of the competition.
This playoff is part of the FKF Premier League structure. The winner will gain entry to the higher division. The match was closely contested, with both teams showing strong performances. The result highlights the competitive nature of Kenyan football. The second leg will be a key test for Kariobangi Sharks to overturn the deficit.
