Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Sam Nyamweya has termed Kisumu All-Stars relegation as ‘death of football in Nyanza’ and has also blamed Nick Mwendwa’s leadership.
The region is known as the major source of talent for both the FKF Premier League clubs and the national team but it is now clear they would not have an original team participating in the top-tier.
Western Stima, that have made Moi Stadium in Kisumu their base, shifted from Kakamega a few years ago.
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“Vihiga United promotion to the now renamed FKF Premier League has dealt a major blow to football in Nyanza region,” Nyamweya said in a statement obtained by Goal.