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Quest for the final FKF Premier League slot as Wazito, Migori Youth face off in in do-or-die playoff clash
Wazito will begin their quest for a fifth straight season in the top flight when they travel to Migori to face a Migori Youth in the FKF Premier League promotion playoff on Saturday.
Wazito finished 16th in the 2022-23 FKFPL season on 29 points, three ahead of Mathare United whose long run at the top was finally brought to an end as they finished 17th.
Under head coach Charles Odera, they went on a 20-game run without a win, before a victory over Ulinzi Stars in April set the tone for an impressive run of form of six games without defeat in their last nine.
Odera insisted that they would take it one game at a time after the win over Ulinzi Stars, and it is a mentality that bore fruit.
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14:17 - 14.07.2023
FKFPL Wazito gears up for epic showdown against Migori Youth in battle for survival
Only Migori United stand in the way of Wazito securing a place in next season's FKF Premier League
“Every game was like a final to us. The boys had to give their best in order to be able to win. Winning that game (against Tusker) gave them a lot of fighting spirit and morale as they showed they could beat anyone, and it enabled them to believe they could win,” Odera said.
They will have their work cut out against a Migori side that finished third in the second tier National Super League, finishing third on 62 points and losing just one of their last five games, momentum that they will want to carry on against Wazito.
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15:26 - 12.07.2023
FOOTBALL Wazito chairman Moses Adagala positive ahead of high-stakes playoff clash
Moses Adagala expresses confidence as Wazito FC prepares for a crucial showdown against Migori Youth.
“We want to win the game and go a step closer before we travel to Muhoroni for the return match,” Migori Youth coach Ken Oluoch said.
“After missing out on automatic qualification from the second tier, we want to go out there and demonstrate that we have come of age to challenge a team in the top tier league.”
Migori will be hoping to be the first side since Kenya Police in 2021 to oust an FKF Premier League side in the playoffs and get promoted to the league.
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16:52 - 14.07.2023
STARS ABROAD Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu takes charge as vice captain at Gent
The Kenyan defender's leadership and exceptional skills earn him a prominent role at Belgian side.
The match will kick off at 3pm, with the return leg set to take place on July 22 at the dreaded Muhoroni Stadium. A win for Wazito away will put them in the driving seat before they set the stage for a steep of Got Alila in the second leg.
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08:03 - 14.07.2023
FOOTBALL Deadline approaches for Gor Mahia, Homeboyz to finalize continental competitions player registration
K'Ogalo and Homeboyz gear up for continental showdown as CAF introduces expanded squad limit.
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