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Western Stima relegated as Mathare United escape drop

By Washington Onyango | 4yrs ago

Western Stima players after loosing their game against Kakamega Homeboys at Bukhungu stdium on May 22, 2021. Photo by Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard

Western Stima were on Wednesday relegated to the National Super League after losing 1-0 to Wazito at ASK Showground in Nakuru.

Erick Otieno’s 76th-minute goal condemned the troubled Kisumu based club to the lower tier league next season after both Vihiga United and Mathare United registered massive wins.

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