Wazito FC intend to maintain their third from bottom position on the log as the FKF Premier League comes to a close, a position that guarantees them a fighting chance in the relegation/promotion playoff battle.According to midfielder Ibrahim Ochieng, all hope is not lost and wins in their final two matches will boost morale in the team.“We are not happy with where we are on the log but that’s just how the season has been for us. We fought every battle bravely and what remains now is full concentration in our final matches,” says the midfielder who has been instrumental for the side after the departure of Hillary Juma to Kakamega Homeboyz.NSL: Shabana, Murang’a seal FKFPL promotion slotsWazito have amassed 26 points so far this season and hang a precarious four points ahead of second-from-bottom Mathare United. The two will clash on the final day of the season and Wazito have a plan in store.“Before we play Mathare we will first have to take on Bidco United, not an easy side but we will go in hard. We expect a result from the tie. After that, we can comfortably handle Mathare on the final day of the season,” continues the 2019 Chapa Dimba Most Valuable Player (MVP).The former Kariobangi Sharks and Western Stima man is banking on their team spirit to prevail; after all, even title-chasing Tusker was felled when the brewers visited Muhoroni Stadium. A crucial result in the title race pitting Tusker and Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_7324437##It hasn’t been easy for the Muhoroni based side financially, and staying afloat at the end of the season will be nothing short of a miracle.Ochieng admits the lack of financing in the club has contributed to some disastrous outings in the league.“It’s always difficult coming up against a team that is properly motivated financially. My teammates put in a good fight in the season and seeing us still within touching distance of some well financed teams speaks a lot about our mental strength. We do have a good squad and I hope that next season things will open up for us,” he addsThe battle for the relegation play-off spot is finely poised between Wazito FC and Mathare United. Both teams are fighting to secure their place in the league for the upcoming season and are leaving nothing to chance. #NTVSport pic.twitter.com/k75mLEB4Ow— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) June 17, 2023 Wazito will travel to Bidco United in the midweek before hosting Mathare United on Saturday 24 June.Mathare United on the other hand has Ulinzi Stars first before making that decisive trip to the Sugarbelt. As it stands, only Vihiga Bullets have bowed out of the league.
