Migori Youth FC’s quest to feature in the 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season for the first time failed to materialize as they stumbled at the playoffs level.Finishing third in the National Super League (NSL) last season, the Migori-based community side needed to beat Wazito FC on aggregate in the FKFPL playoffs to bag the coveted spot in the top flight, but in the end, after two legs, they lost 3-0 on Saturday.##NAJAVA_MECA_7383293##The setback notwithstanding, Migori Youth chairman Abdi Aziz says that they are taking everything in stride and are already looking forward to next season, which begins in September.”We’re not upset,” Aziz told Mozzart Sport, “we have picked vital lessons that we intend to implement next season,” he added.Migori Youth’s target next season is automatic qualification, “We won’t wait for playoffs again – our aim is to win the NSL and secure direct qualification to the (FKFPL) Premier League,” Aziz stressed.He has kept faith in the current technical bench led by head coach Kevin Oluoch. “They did a wonderful job and I want all of them to stay,” he praised.Wazito preserves premier league status after beating Migori Youth in MuhoroniAziz further disclosed that they will be strengthening the squad ahead of next season.He made it clear that Migori Youth FC patron is Hon. Mark Nyamita, but was quick to acknowledge the support the team has received from Migori leaders. “As a community club, we have received a lot of support from all the leaders of Migori County and we’re appreciative, but for now Hon. Nyamita is the patron of the club,” he said.Odipo outlines plan to inspire Mathare United back to table of menDuring their second leg playoff match at Muhoroni Stadium, Migori Youth fans wore t-shirts with a message urging for politics to be kept away from the club.According to Mozzart Sport sources, there has been a simmering cold battle between Member of Parliament for Uriri Hon. Nyamita and the Governor of Migori Ochillo Ayako on who should be the patron of Migori Youth FC.
