Vihiga Bullets admit that it will be difficult to keep hold of their key players after their relegation from the top tier, with the FKF Premier League plotting a raid on the club when the transfer window opens.The Milton Kidiga-led side’s fate was sealed weeks ago, but they have continued to honor league matches as they seek to end the season on a high and prepare well for next season’s campaign in the second tier, with bouncing back immediately their main goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7312223##For the first time since they got promoted to the top tier, they failed to register defeats in back-to-back matches. Two weeks ago, they managed a 3-3 draw against Bidco United in a match that they led 3-1 at some point, and a few days later, they followed it with a famous 2-1 win over a disgruntled AFC Leopards, a win Kidiga admits was a confidence-boosting one.”That was a big win for us because we had dropped points in the last minute against Bidco, and to fight and get points against a big team like AFC Leopards was a big plus for us. It also shows the growing confidence within the playing unit as we are not under any pressure right now,” the soft-spoken tactician told Mozzart Sport.Pastor was not happy after AFC Leopards lost to Vihiga Bullets in Mumias. #FKFPL pic.twitter.com/pQ207CD2Qk— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) June 5, 2023 As they seek to end the season strongly and plot for next season, they are battling to keep their best players, with top-tier sides like Nairobi City Stars, AFC Leopards, Posta Rangers, and Bidco United engaging some of their players.”Our players have been approached. I think nearly all the 11 that start have been approached by FKF Premier League teams, and we will see what happens at the end of the season,” he added.He, however, adds that the club has to benefit from potential transfers out of the club. “In the past, we have been losing players to other clubs for free, but we do not want that trend to continue. Clubs that are interested in our players will have to compensate us because when we sign them, we part with money; things will have to be different this time out.”.Among players being linked with other clubs are Jessy Kajuba, Fredrick Ochieng, Nicholas Masamba, David Chesoli, Joeph Oyugi, Edgar Epiyayu, and Buxton Wachie.Junior Starlets coach Beldine Odemba appeals to schools to release players for CECAFA duty
