Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Division II Western Zone A side Soy United will be using this festive break to sharpen their claws ahead of their next league match against KYSA FC, slated for Ivugwi Primary School in Soy on January 6, 2024. The side tops the league following their 3-0 win over Simitsi FC in their final match of 2023, played at the same grounds on December 23.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Soy United’s tactician, Samuel Twago, refused to be carried away by their overwhelming victory, noting that they were aiming higher.##NAJAVA_MECA_7765233##Twago foresees a future when the side will climb Division I and the National Super League.He is not new to this milestone, having led the side between 2018 and 2021, where he saw them promoted to Division 1 and eventually to the National Super League during the COVID-19 2020 season.Following his great exploits, he sealed a better deal as the assistant coach of Vihiga United FC (Mulembe United) before their relegation from the Premier League.Mapinduzi Cup: Bandari set to forfeit 12 million prize moneyHe then returned to Soy, keen to propel them to greater heights.He observed that to stay on top, they would spend their festive break training and getting ready for next year’s challenges.”We aren’t breaking for holidays as a team; our goal is to continue pushing to earn promotion at the end of the campaign,” he said.He added: “Going on top of the table is a challenge to me and the team at large, which means we need to work extra hard to maintain the top position to the end of the season,” he averred.Rebuilding Shabana set to send players packingReflecting on their win over Simitsi FC, the gaffer observed that the boys had improved in most of their setpieces. Despite that, he insisted on the need to perfect some areas before match day.”I’m grateful for that win. It was our first huge win of the season; our attack was superb, and we created a lot of chances and capitalized on them at the end of the day. I can’t fail to credit my defense for standing strong and maintaining our good, clean sheet,” he said.Twago also wished all Soy United fans a happy festive season, urging them to turn up and support the boys in the matches next year.Gor Mahia coach discusses January transfer plansHe underscored the importance of home support in propelling the team to greater heights. He further urged them to be on the lookout for better tidings for the team.”To all our fans who have supported us throughout, we are grateful. Next year, it will be better,” he concluded.
