Vihiga United F.C. Explained

Clubname:Vihiga United
Fullname:Vihiga United Football Club
Founded:2014
Ground:Bukhungu Sports Complex
Kakamega, Kenya
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Mike Mururi[1]
League:Kenyan Premier League
Season:2021/22
Position:9th
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Vihiga United are a football team from Mbale, Vihiga County currently playing in the Kenya Premier League, having been promoted for the 2018 season.

Their colours are green and yellow.[2]

They were captained by Bernard Ochieng during their maiden KPL season in 2018.[3] Ochieng was also in the mix to represent the Kenya national team during the season.[4] Vihiga upset champions Gor Mahia 2-0 late in the season which nearly ensured they would avoid relegation back to the second division[5] and ended up finishing their maiden premier league season in 12th position.[6]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Coach Mururi joins Vihiga United as Okoth is yet to tender resignation Goal.com . www.goal.com . 21 August 2021.
  2. https://www.facebook.com/Vihiga-United-FC-555972581247327/
  3. Web site: Boost to Vihiga United as skipper Ochieng returns. 19 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Migne names provisional squad for Sierra Leone duty. 29 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Vihiga upset Gor to ease relegation woes. nation.co.ke.
  6. Web site: Summary - 2018 Kenya Premier League. soccerway.com.