Coastal Heroes finally depart for Kisii after financial woes threatened Shabana clash

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NSL Coastal Heroes finally depart for Kisii after financial woes threatened Shabana clash

Festus Chuma 13:21 - 20.05.2023

The NSL side pleaded with their fans to use the pay bill number and help raise funds for the trip.

Coastal Heroes FC players and technical bench members finally departed from Mombasa for Kisii on Saturday after two days of uncertainty on whether they would travel for their league clash against Shabana.

The trip was under serious threat after the club needed to raise more funds before they reached out to fans for financial help, who bailed out the team for the 11-hour trip to the Western part of Kenya.

Heroes are expected to arrive on Saturday evening, less than 24 hours before they take on table leaders Shabana at the Simeon Nyachae Stadium in Kisii.

However, the delayed departure has not dampened the team's mood that edged Kibera Black Stars 1-0 in their last fixture.

Heroes assistant coach Mohamed Ahmed Mchule told reporters that he is optimistic the team can get a positive result in Kisii.

"We are going to give our best despite the circumstances. Football is a 90-minute game and we are equally ready for the match and then relax after," says Mchule.

Heroes are placed 12th on National Super League (NSL) log with 28 points from 24 matches they have played this season.

The Heroes match against Shabana will be one of five fixtures played nationwide on Sunday afternoon.

Darajani Gogo FC will host Mwatate United FC at Camp Toyoyo Grounds, while Murang'a Seal will welcome Vihiga United at St Sebastian Park in Murang'a.

Other matches planned for Sunday will see Mombasa Elite visit Kisumu All-Stars in Kisumu, while Kajiado FC will face SS Assad at Ildamat Stadium.

Fixtures:

Sunday 

Darajani Gogo FC vs. Mwatate United FC (Camp Toyoyo Grounds | Nairobi 15:00)

Murang'a Seal FC vs. Vihiga United FC (St. Sebastian Park | Murang'a 15:00)

Kisumu Allstars FC vs Mombasa Elite FC (Moi Stadium | Kisumu 14:00)

Kajiado FC vs SS Assad FC ( Ildamat Stadium | Kajiado 15:00 )

Shabana FC vs Coastal Heroes FC(Gusii Stadium | Kisii 14:00)