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Football legends decry Kisumu All Stars relegation

Kisumu All Stars striker William Otenda (right) celebrates

Kisumu All Stars striker William Otenda (right) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in their top flight play-off, first leg match against Vihiga United at Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County on October 31, 2020. 

Photo credit: Pool

What you need to know:

  • With Sony Sugar, and Chemelil Sugar having earlier been relegated to NSL, Kisumu All Stars was the only team from the region left in the Premiership
  • Thigo, who was part of the national team which participated in 1972 Africa Cup of Nations, says lack of a Nyanza team in the top league will hurt the national team
  • For now, the only top flight action that football enthusiasts in Nyanza will enjoy is when champions Gor Mahia and Western Stima host teams at Moi Stadium in Kisumu

A section of former footballers from Nyanza have regretted the relegation of Kisumu All Stars to the National Super League (NSL), as it has left the region without a team in the top flight.

With Sony Sugar, and Chemelil Sugar having earlier been relegated to NSL, Kisumu All Stars was the only team from the region left in the Premiership.