Financial woes force Emusire's Box 14 FC to scale down from regional league

Emusire Boys' Box 14 FC tactician Billy Aluda has attributed their failure to join FKF Western Regional League to financial challenges.

Aluda says they have reconsidered their ambition to compete at higher levels after emerging Vihiga County League champions in the 2024/25 season when they beat Bumuyange FC 4:2 in post-match penalties.

“After analysing the cost implications, we have opted to return to the County league,” Aluda said.

“The school can only facilitate students to take part in Kenya Secondary School Sports Association-sanctioned competitions, not FKF leagues,” he added.

Aluda revealed Box 14 FC fans complemented Emusire Boys High School resources to honor County league matches.

“Last season, the County League had a sponsor covering officiating and registration costs. I only needed to avail the team, but the regional league has no sponsor, and we'd meet all costs ourselves, which is impractical,” he said.

Emusire dethroned Ebwali FC (2-1) at Chavakali High School to win the Vihiga County secondary schools soccer title before lifting the County League title on 60 points, 10 points clear of Vima FC who ranked second.

“The County league keeps players fit for school games. We'll compete this year, though teams have increased,” Aluda added.