In a highly anticipated rescheduled FKF Division One Zone B match, Nyota FC is gearing up to face off against Muhoroni Young this afternoonon at the Mumias Sports Complex.Nyota head coach, Mohammed Ali, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a resounding victory and deliver a football lesson to the struggling Young squad as the league draws near its conclusion.Prior to this crucial match, Nyota FC has suffered back-to-back defeats against Zoo FC and Bungoma Superstars. This disappointing performance has put the media house-owned club’s hopes of promotion to the National Super League in jeopardy.Meanwhile, Muhoroni Young, under the leadership of their coach Phelix Ogutu, has been enduring a poor run of form. Having won only one of their last five Division One matches, the debutants have failed to secure victories against Luanda Villa, Bondo United, Sigalagala Poly FC. Their sole win came against a troubled Transfoc side following a humbling defeat to Zoo FC. Looking ahead to the upcoming match, Nyota’s head coach, Mohammed Ali, remains optimistic and believes his team will bounce back from recent setbacks. He asserts that they are still very much in the race for promotion, despite the current predicament. Ali, a former Kona Rangers gaffer, stated, “We have experienced a series of disappointing results, dropping points we should have secured. We found ourselves in an uncomfortable position. However, I have complete faith in my players to rise again. Don’t count us out just yet. If we consider the standings, even after the deduction of points, we are still in the promotion race.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7353144##On the other hand, Muhoroni Young approaches the match with determination, as they aim to secure another season in Division One. A victory would significantly improve their chances of staying clear of the relegation zone, especially with other teams below them performing well. The former Transfoc FC manager expressed the team’s mindset, saying, “We must win this game if we want to compete in the league next season. The teams below us are showing great form, and to maintain momentum, we need to win all our remaining matches. It all starts with Nyota.” Kenyan winger Ovella Ochieng’ returns to preseason training with South African clubThis encounter marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs. In today’s sole Division One fixture, a win for Nyota (formerly MMUST FC) would bring them eight points closer to the promotion contenders. Conversely, a victory for Muhoroni Young would significantly enhance their chances of survival in the third tier.The FKF Division One Wednesday fixture is as follows:Nyota FC vs Muhoroni Young – Mumias Complex (1 PM EAT)
