A past NSL match between Wazito and Ushuru. Wazito dented Nairobi Stima's promotion hopes by handing them a 1-0 defeat last weekend. [PHOTO/Futaa.com]

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The race for promotion in the National Super League (NSL) has Now been reduced to four teams after Nairobi Stima dropped off in the round of 36 matches played last weekend.

A 3-1 beating by rivals KCB put an end to their hopes as the side now  trails nine points off the playoff spot.

The Week 36 clashes were a must-win for all  teams in contention for a place in the Kenya Premier League (KPL) next season and now the race has been left to Ushuru, Vihiga, KCB and Wazito.

In their matches, Wazito edged out hosts Nakuru AllStars 1-0 while Ushuru saw off Palos 2-0 in Kisumu.

The results saw KCB leapfrog leapfrogged Vihiga United to third position as the latter sat out of action.

Should  Vihiga  win their next match, the battle will be taken to a one-point winning margin.