Vihiga United’s superb form since the turn of the year continued on Monday as they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Kisumu All Stars in a rescheduled National Super League (NSL) match staged at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.The match, initially set for Sunday, was disrupted in the 26th minute due to heavy rains that have been pounding various parts of the country.With the stadium’s poor drainage system making play impossible, match officials had no choice but to postpone the game to Monday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8768854##All Stars took the lead through Calvin Ayot’s 11th-minute penalty, but Shuga Clinton found the equalizer for Vihiga, ensuring the hosts stretched their unbeaten run to five matches.Speaking after the match, Vihiga Team Manager Michael Alenga credited the club’s recent form to smart recruitment during the last transfer window, where they brought in players from the lower leagues to strengthen their squad.“Our recent performances are a result of the little financial boost the team received. As the technical bench, we took it upon ourselves to sign the best players for this league—players who can drive the club’s ambitions forward. Our goal is to secure a top-ten finish this season,” Alenga told Mozzart Sport.MOFA coach singles out player for praise despite losing to Kenya PoliceHe also dismissed the idea that their earlier struggles were due to a lack of squad depth, instead pointing to financial constraints as the main challenge.“The biggest issue for our team, and many others, is finances. You can have quality players, like we do, but without the right motivation, getting results becomes an uphill task. More investment needs to be directed towards the Super League since it serves as a key talent hub in the country. It should be protected and made more lucrative in every possible way.”Trends Gen Z are using to reshape Kenyan football cultureVihiga United now shifts focus to their next match, a tough away fixture in Nairobi against Darajani Gogo. The hosts are pushing for automatic promotion, while Vihiga aims to strengthen their position in the top half of the table.
