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Wazito Retain FKF Premier League Status

Gor-Mahia are at the top of The Kenya Premier League Standings after edging out Champions Tusker at the summit.

After a number of missed opportunities, Zoo finally broke the deadlock in the 45th minute when Castro Lihanda delivered a cross that was controlled by Tayo, whose effort was cleared, but the ball fellto Onchwari to slot home from a second rebound. Vihiga United were unable to get an equaliser in the entirety of the second half as Zoo picked up maximum points for the first time in the ongoing campaign. At Moi Stadium, Wazito were defeated 1-0 by Western Stima as the goal by Baron Oketch handed the Kisumu club the first-ever win over the Nairobi club. Oketch scored in the 28th-minute and Fra...

"That has been occasioned by a myriad of factors most of which have been beyond our control. We, however, as a team are not looking at it as obstacles or excuses but have instead considered them as surmountable challenges which we are determined to overcome. "If you all recall, we started the season relatively late. Reasons wherefore are in the public domain. We have since been playing catch-ups and the fixture congestion has taken a great physical toll on our players." Injury concerns have also contributed to the poor start to the season according to the chair, who has placed his hopes on th...

"We have been through such challenges and overcame them. We will in future definitely face the same. The most important thing that we should build is how we navigate through the period." Ochieng also asked the fans to stick with the team despite a struggle that has stretched to 10 games so far. "That is what defines our character and I see that in the team," he continued. "We need your support which we are grateful for. We will not let you down. Earlier, Ochieng had stated how they are hopeful that their young squad will help them turn their form around and remain in the top-flight.