After two seasons in the cold, Soy United have sealed a return to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Division One after defeating FKF Division Two Western Zone A champions Hillside FC 3-1 in a match staged at Kipchoge Keino Stadium on Saturday.The promotion mini-league brought together four teams from the larger Football Kenya Federation Division Two Western Zone.After securing the top two positions in their respective pools, Soy, Hillside, Mfalme, and Obucuun Border qualified for the mini-league.In the highly contested match, Hillside took an early initiative in the 10th minute, with Deng Garang finishing off a build-up from the back.However, a determined Soy kept whipping in crosses from both flanks as they sought an equalizer.Hillside’s lead did not last long as Erick Masafu headed Soy level ten minutes later, taking the match into the break tied at 1-1.FKF Division Two: Soy United to face Hillside in Western mini league deciderSoy were the better side after the restart and did not take long before Clinton Ouma headed them into the lead, while Emmanuel Okwi scored late in the game to seal their emphatic return.On guiding his team to promotion, Samuel Twago expressed satisfaction with the work his side had done throughout the season. He praised his players for their relentless effort in fighting for the badge.”I am happy to have guided this team to the next level of football after many failed attempts. The boys gave a good account of themselves despite most people writing us off early. We were well prepared, and the results have shown the hard work done behind the scenes,” he told Mozzart Sport.With Soy United completing their comeback, Hillside will have to wait for the outcome of the FKF Central Zone playoffs to determine their next opponent as they attempt to become the first team from Turkana to reach the third tier of the Kenyan football pyramid.##NAJAVA_MECA_8197943##
