Muhoroni Youth have kissed the Football Kenya Federation Premier League goodbye despite holding Posta Rangers to a 1-1 draw in the final game of the 2023-2024 season played at Muhoroni Grounds. Coming off a 6-0 win over Nzoia Sugar, Muhoroni needed to bag maximum points and hope that the latter did them a favour by beating Sofapaka so as to survive automatic relegation to the second tier. Full-time Muhoroni Youth FC 1-1 Posta Rangers Muhoroni Youth FC have been relegated.#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/8dG9KTxjtO— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) June 23, 2024 At some point, that was well to the script for Muhoroni, after taking an early lead and Nzoia doing so against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium. However, the tables turned and Posta equalised with Sofapaka rallying from behind to win the game 3-1, sending Muhoroni to the second tier. The results from the two venues brought to an end Muhoroni-season long stay in the top flight as the club returned to the competition last year after ‘buying’ Wazito’s slot. The club flirted with relegation throughout the season, changed personnel in the technical bench, brought in players, but all counted for nothing in the end. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8173612##Muhoroni, joins Nzoia in bidding the top flight farewell as the sugar millers had been relegated earlier. Their slots in the top tier will be filled by Mara Sugar and Mathare United who have already secured promotion. Mara Sugar claim NSL title following slim win over Mathare UnitedSofapaka survive, to try luck in playoffsA voice note sent to the Sofapaka’s WhatsApp group in the morning by club chairman Elly Kalekwa was probably what the team needed to save face. The note not only delivered Kalekwa’s best wishes in the game but also conveyed a sweet message in the ears of the playing unit and technical bench- ‘win today’s match and get double allowance’The former champions didn’t disappoint their boss as they came from a goal down to edge Nzoia, sealing the playoff spot. Joseph Oyugi had given Nzoia the lead but goals from Keegan Ndemi, Jacob Onyango and the red-hot Darius Msagha got the job done. Come out, we want to have a word with you. Pressure increases or decreases? https://t.co/Ltqzsd4Gfq— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) June 23, 2024 Shabana here to stayThe Glamour Boys were not entirely safe from relegation but fought hard to secure another season in the top tier after flooring Murang’a Seal 1-0 at St. Sebastian Park. The team needed maximum points to avoid dropping to the playoff spot in the event that Sofapaka would have won. Samuel Maiko scored the all-important goal for Shabana that saw the club finish above Sofapaka and FC Talanta. In other matches played on Sunday, Kenya Police rallied from two goals down to hold Kariobangi Sharks to 2-2 draw at Police Sacco Grounds. John Makwata and Lennox Kimani had given Sharks two goals in the first half but Charles Ouma and Clinton Kinanga replied in the second half for Police. Tusker wrapped up the season with a 1-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz at Ruaraka Grounds. Deogratious Ojok scored the sole goal of the clash in the second half. A similar scoreline was witnessed in Ulinzi Stars clash against AFC Leopards at the Lang’ata Complex where Victor Omune’s goal won Ingwe three points. Bandari humblee FC Talanta 2-1 at Kasarani Annex while KCB edged Nairobi City Stars 3-2 at Utalii Grounds.
