Migori Youth alleges match manipulation in two National Super League matches

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FOOTBALL Migori Youth alleges match manipulation in two National Super League matches

Festus Chuma 20:55 - 12.06.2023

The NSL side have raised questions over two Round of 33 matches.

National Super League (NSL) side Migori Youth FC has come forward with allegations of match manipulation in the division, raising concerns about the integrity of the competition.

The Migori-based side has raised concerns over two Round 33 fixtures pitting the side and Kibera Black Stars and the clash between Mara Sugar and Silibwet FC.

In the statement, the club questioned why Black Stars failed to travel to Migori for the encounter and questioned the heavy defeat of Silibwet Leons by Mara Sugar.

"On Sunday, we were scheduled to play Kibera Black Stars FC at Migori Stadium and surprisingly, our opponents never showed up, this being their first walkover ever since they joined the National Super League in 2017/18," reads part of the club statement.

"By virtue of not showing up, we were awarded the match on a three points, two goals basis. A day later, on Monday, Mara Sugar FC traveled to Bomet to play Silibwet FC. Mara Sugar FC needed 7 goals to leapfrog Migori Youth FC in the league standings and interestingly, Silbwet FC conceded 7 goals, 6 of those coming in the second half."

Earlier this season, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) informed the participating sides that no club in the NSL would be relegated at the end of the season.

Migori asserts that some teams, particularly those at the bottom, have posted questionable results when faced with promotion-chasing teams.

"As a club that highly values integrity, we are deeply concerned with the recent happenings," adds the statement.

"We call on the Federation to safeguard the integrity of this league by instituting thorough investigations, especially in the aforementioned results, and take stern action on any individual/team found guilty of match manipulation."

The club has urged its fans and stakeholders within the football community to remain calm and patient as they await a swift response from the federation.

The football community now eagerly awaits the federation's response and the decisive action they will take to address the concerns raised by Migori Youth FC.