In a frustrating turn of events for Silibwet Leons, head coach Jeff Mutai finds himself grappling with disappointment and tough decisions following their walkover against Mombasa Stars in a National Super League (NSL) fixture on Sunday.Mutai, who took the reins of the struggling team just a month ago, had shown promise by lifting them out of the relegation zone in a short span of four matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8045798##However, Sunday’s debacle at Serani Sports Complex dealt a severe blow to their progress and sent the club back to the bottom of the log.The team’s late arrival at the venue led to match officials awarding Mombasa Stars three points and two goals, exacerbating Silibwet’s plight.This decision, in line with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) regulations of docking them a similar number of points and two goals, further entrenched their position at the bottom of the league standings.NSL: Makokha reveals reason behind Kibera Black Stars transformation from relegation candidates to promotion hopefulsExpressing his dismay, Mutai lamented the setback, emphasizing the unavoidable nature of the circumstances that precipitated it.”It is indeed a huge setback, getting the team from the red zone and then back there under circumstances that could be avoided or controlled,” remarked the coach.Amidst the disappointment, Mutai hinted at the possibility of parting ways with the team, underscoring the weight of the decisions ahead.”I don’t wish to comment about what happened. I have decisions to make soon,” he said, reflecting on his dual roles as a coach and a secondary school teacher.Meanwhile, Silibwet’s CEO, Erick Rono, appealed to the Football Kenya Federation to reconsider their stance on walkovers, urging for the reinstatement of the docked points.Stars Abroad: Johana denied a stunning goal in RomaniaAdditionally, he called upon leaders in Bomet to rally behind the team, highlighting their significance as the sole representative from the region in the second-tier league.In the wake of this setback, the future of Silibwet hangs in uncertainty, with coach Mutai and the club’s management facing crucial decisions that could shape the team’s trajectory in the NSL.”As we navigate through this challenging period, we remain hopeful for the support of both the football authorities and our local community,” added Rono.
