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Vihiga United part ways with coach Nick Yakhama

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 5yrs ago

Bandari defender Felly Lumumba [left] and Denis Wafula of Vihiga United in action during an FKF Premier League match played at Mbaraki Sports club in Mombasa. 23rd February 2021. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Vihiga United have parted ways with Technical Director Nick Yakhama as effects of Covid-19 pandemic continue to take its toll on the FKF Premier League clubs.

The former AFC Leopards, Western Stima and Mumias Sugar coach has been with Vihiga since August 2019 when he was hired alongside current coach Sammy Okoth.

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