Former Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Zoo FC will begin life in the National Super League on Saturday when they host Kisumu All Stars, another former top-tier side, at the Green Stadium, Kericho.Zoo’s participation in the top flight was cut short last season in May after FIFA, in a letter addressed to the federation, confirmed their demotion to the second tier for allegedly being involved in match manipulation.Despite forfeiting their top-flight status, the Herman Iswekha coached side didn’t lose a large chunk of their priced players who were under the radar of deep-pocketed opponents.They welcome Otenga who were on course to automatic promotion last season but faded when it mattered most in the final rounds of the season.#NewSeasonAlertThis weekend the #BNSL 2021/22 season will take center stage.Which team will you be supporting this season?🔗https://t.co/ILlYiSSxOF— Betika NSL (@FKF_NSL) November 4, 2021 It is after missing promotion that the side lost some of their players including Kevintom Machika, Steven Otieno, Alvin Ochieng who all joined top-flight clubs.While Zoo will be seeking to start their season with a win, Vihiga United will also be aiming to bag maximum points when they play Migori Youth at the Mumias Sports Complex. Vihiga were thrown out of the top flight by Kenya Police in the relegation-promotion play-off after finishing just above the automatic drop zone, with Western Stima, now Kisumu United, being the other team that was relegated.Vihiga have since lost the last season’s best players in Lawrence Luvanda and Stewart Omondi who joined defending champions Tusker while Mustapha Oduor joined Wazito.Finally it is going down this SATURDAY…..Kericho Green Stadium ready for action once again! Tukutane huko, spread the news.#fcukzoo #BNSL #magicalkericho #ZOOKAS pic.twitter.com/05dTxubmKo— Zoo FC (@zoofootballclub) November 3, 2021 In the other match lined up for the day, new Fortune Sacco head coach Abdallah Juma will be keen to begin his tenure with a win when they host Mwatate United at the Kianyaga grounds.Fortune watched their jewel in Vincent Owino join FC Talanta while Mwatate lost their forward Cornelius Juma who was the league’s top scorer to Kenya Police.
