Muhoroni Youth chairman Moses Adagala has distanced himself from the negative reputation he has acquired in Kenyan football.Accusations of unruly behaviour at Muhoroni Stadium have often been directed at Adagala and his team, with visiting clubs and fans expressing frustration over unfair treatment.Last year, the Got Alila-based club found itself in hot water with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after being ordered to play home matches behind closed doors.The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee sanctioned the team following chaotic scenes during their Match Week Six clash against KCB FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325995##Trouble erupted in the 90th minute with KCB leading 1-0 at Muhoroni Stadium.KCB’s technical bench protested a referee’s decision to award a free kick near the penalty box, sparking a pitch invasion by Muhoroni fans, who confronted KCB’s technical staff.A video released by the Bankers captured the chaos, with the then KCB head coach Bernard Mwalala being shoved to the ground.Later that season, Nairobi City Stars also called for Muhoroni Stadium in Kisumu County to be banned from hosting Premier League matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325934##They alleged that their videographer was forcibly removed from the stadium, and their medic was harassed while attending to a player during a match.However, in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Adagala denied any wrongdoing, asserting that visiting teams are simply intimidated by the strong fan presence at Muhoroni Stadium.“Nothing inappropriate has ever happened at Muhoroni. People are just afraid of our fan base,” Adagala explained.“We’ve never been summoned to a police station, not even at the nearest one here in Muhoroni. No team has filed a complaint against us, and no opponent has been harmed here.Our fans demand transparency and results, and everyone, including the players, knows that at Got Alila, ‘Hakuna Mchezo’ (No games).”Moses Adagala reveals Muhoroni Youth’s plans after suffering relegationHaving led the team for over a decade, Adagala views football as his business and is determined to see it succeed.He emphasized the importance of respecting those investing in the sport and noted that Muhoroni is one of the few Kenyan clubs that owns its home ground.“Football is a business, and any businessman will do whatever it takes to see their investment thrive. I must protect my business in every way possible,” he said.“Besides Ulinzi Stars, Kenya Police, and Murang’a Seal, there are few other Kenyan teams with their fields. We deserve respect for the effort we put into football, rather than having our names tarnished.”Adagala also called for balanced criticism, suggesting that his team faces undue scrutiny while incidents at other clubs, such as Shabana, Gor Mahia, and AFC Leopards, are often overlooked. He believes that these clubs’ fans have caused similar issues but do not receive the same level of backlash.Smart Moves: Muhoroni Youth chairman reveals clever strategy for foreign playersReferring to Muhoroni’s relegation to the National Super League (NSL) last season, Adagala chose not to delve into details, merely hinting that questionable events played a role in their fate.“It was a tough season, and I’d rather not comment. The league was decided at the last moment, and it hit us hard. Some suspicious and strange things happened, but we’ll leave that to God,” he said.Looking ahead to the new season, Adagala expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and their goals for a swift return to the top tier.“We thank God for a successful pre-season. We’re relying on local players, and they’ve shown their ability. Our target is clear: we’re aiming for 90 points and 95 goals. We know we can do it because nothing is impossible,” Adagala told Mozzart Sport.Muhoroni Youth will kick off the season against Dimba Patriots on Saturday 21 September at home.
