The ramifications of player transfer ban bedeviling National Super League (NSL) side Vihiga United were there for all to see as the club suffered an embarrassing 9-1 defeat against Gusii FC in a on Saturday at the Mumias Sports Complex.Regrettably, Vihiga who could not sign players in the past transfer windows or hold on their arsenals given their financial struggles had ten players with nine of them battling on the pitch with one catching the proceedings from the substitutes bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_6929188##Apparently, the unused player couldn’t join his teammates on the pitch after failing to avail his card/license which ought to be inspected before kick off by the fourth official against a database and in the full glare of a representative from the match day opponent.Gusii who capitalized on their numerical advantage had a field day, scoring goals for fun to ultimately, register the first win of the season Ina convincing way.Burundian goalkeeper Justin Ndikumana confirms exit from BandariHamisi Hadi was the tormentor-in-chief as he walked home with the match day football thanks to the three goals he netted.Kevin Elegwa and Edwin Ouko helped themselves with braces with Kevin Onsogo and Cyrus Oucho scoring a goal apiece. Morgan Alushula was responsible for Vihiga’s consolation goal.Shabana 1-0 Mara Sugar Elsewhere, former Kenyan Premier League giants Shabana kicked off the year with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mara Sugar at the Awendo Green Stadium.Vincent Nyabuto was the hero of the match as his goal in the 27th minute earned the Glamour Boys the fourth win of the season.WalkoversNaivas and Coastal Heroes bagged free points after their match day opponents APS Bomet and Fortune Sacco failed to show up.Police youngster Daniel Musamali nearing full recoveryNaivas were to play Bomet at Camp Toyoyo while Heroes hit the road to Kirinyaga where they were supposed to tackle Fortune at Kianyaga grounds.Other results MCF were held to a barren draw by Silibwet Leons at the Bomet Stadium while Murang’a Seal surrendered their lead to play Kajiado FC to a 2-2 draw at Ildamat Ground in Kajiado.
