Kibera Black Stars Team Manager Kevin Adongo has revealed that financial constraints and the loss of key players during the last transfer window are among the main reasons for the team’s recent struggles.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!The Black Stars are currently enduring a rough patch in the National Super League (NSL), managing just one win in their last five matches — a run that now threatens their promotion ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8849713##The Kibra-based side has registered two consecutive goalless draws against Luanda Villa and Darajani Gogo, a narrow 1-0 win over Samwest Blackboots, and suffered back-to-back defeats to Naivas FC and Mully Children Family (MCF).This dip in form marks a sharp contrast to their earlier 12-match unbeaten streak, which had firmly placed them in the race for top-flight football alongside Nairobi United and APS Bomet.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Adongo pointed to financial difficulties as a significant challenge.“We are on a bad run, which is normal in football, but other factors are contributing to it. The team is not financially stable at the moment. We’re struggling, but we’ve knocked on a few doors and are hopeful that one will open soon,” he said.President Ruto’s promise to Kenya U20 team if they reach AFCON finalOdongo also highlighted the impact of losing key players such as Donald Ange, who left for FKF Premier League side Mathare United in February after scoring nine goals for the club.“The transfer window comes with its own challenges. Unfortunately, some of our top players received better offers and had to leave. We brought in replacements, but they’re yet to fully gel,” he added.Despite their recent slump, Adongo remains optimistic about the club’s promotion chances.“Let our fans stay hopeful — we’re still in the race. Luckily, even our close competitors have been dropping points. Promotion remains our primary goal.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8859651##Black Stars currently sit third in the NSL standings with 41 points, trailing second-placed APS Bomet by eight points and leading fourth-placed Naivas by one.The third position secures a promotion playoff slot.Mildred Cheche named March’s SJAK Coach of the MonthNext up for the Yamama is a league clash against relegation-threatened Muhoroni Youth, scheduled for Sunday at the Jamhuri Sports Complex.
