Vihiga United FC's players, owner, stadium, players, trophies, world rankings

Vihiga United FC's players, owner, stadium, players, trophies, world rankings

Claudia Kogi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM

The Vihiga United Football Club is a rising soccer team from Mbale, Western Kenya. The team currently plays in the Kenya Premier League. The question is what do you know about Vihiga's United FC's players? Come with us as we share some fascinating facts about the football team.

Vihiga United FC
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Have a look at this article and find more information about the Vihiga United FC's management, including details regarding the team's current squad, captain, coach, world rankings and much more. The team was founded nearly eight years ago and has been the talk of the town lately.

Vihiga United FC's profile

  • Full name: Vihiga United Football Club
  • Managed by: The County Government
  • Founded: 2014
  • Colours: Green and yellow
  • Federation: Football Kenya Federation
  • Vihiga United FC's coach: Mike Mururi
  • Captain: Bernard Ochieng
  • Stadium: Bukhungu Sports Complex, Kakamega, Kenya
  • Instagram: @vihigaunitedfc
  • Twitter: @vihigaunitedfc

Vihiga United FC's history

When was the Football club founded? The club was founded in 2014 by the Kenyan Premier League. The team was promoted to play in main matches during the 2018 seasons. Their home colours are green and yellow.

Who is Vihiga United FC's owner?

While the County Government sponsors the team, its technical director is Edward Manoah, and the club's president is Kahi Indimuli. The two are often considered the Vihiga United FC's legends.

Vihiga United FC's squad

Vihiga United FC's squad
The players gearing up at Mumias Sports Complex for a match against Posta Rangers Football Club. Photo: @vihigaunitedfc
Source: Instagram

The football club has recently recruited new players to bolster its squad in its quest to return to the Kenya Premier League. The club's president, Kahi Indimuli, said,

The team we have assembled has been given only one target to get us back to the premier league. By the end of the year, we want not to have excuses for what we have not achieved. Instead, we want to be talking about our plans back in the premier league.

Here is a list of the club's players:

  • Bernard Ochieng (Vihiga United FC's captain)
  • Hillary Otieno
  • Richard Swegenyi
  • Kelvin Okinda
  • Morgan Abuko
  • Kelvin Opiyo
  • Leslie Otieno
  • Mark Owino
  • Abisalom Onyango
  • Michael Odongo
  • Vincent Wanda
  • Chris Masinza
  • Stephen Wakanya
  • Amos Kigadi
  • Kelvin Muhanji
  • David Kavaji
  • Godfrey Airo
  • Edwin Mukoya
  • Rashid Kyambadde
  • Caleb Wamalwa
  • Patrick Ndikuyiro
  • Lewis Opiyo
  • Edmond Mauda
  • Elija Mwanzia
  • Timothy Luda

Vihiga United FC's stadium

The players are privileged to host and play from their home grounds, Bukhungu Sports Complex, Kakamega, Kenya.

Vihiga United FC's world ranking

The club has not yet qualified for the FIFA competitions as it is a young and upcoming team. Therefore, it has not yet appeared in the world ranking lists.

What is Vihiga FC's recent formation?

Vihiga United FC's stadium
The players warm up at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, for a match against Posta Rangers. Photo: @vihigaunitedfc
Source: Instagram

The football club has recently had 6 Super League matches:

  • (08/01/22) Draw with Mwatete United (1 - 1)
  • (16/01/22) Lost to Coastal Heroes (1 - 2)
  • (22/01/22) Lost to Kibera Black Stars (1 - 0)
  • (26/01/22) Won against Kisumu All-Stars (2 - 1)
  • (05/02/22) Draw with Assad (2 - 2)
  • (09/02/22) Won against Mombasa Elite (1 - 0)

Social media presence

Is Vihiga United FC on Instagram? The club has a verified Instagram account with the handle @vihigaunitedfc. The team has amassed over 3.7k followers as of February 2022. On their Twitter page, they enjoy 7,263 followers at the time of writing this.

Vihiga United F.C. net worth

The team has been climbing the ranks as of late. Due to Vihiga United F.C's achievements recently, their value has been increasing. It is believed that they are valued at well over $1 million. Vihiga United could be taking trophies very soon.

Even though there are relatively few details about the Vihiga United FC's players, their team is optimistic that they will outshine big teams someday. The club has already begun its journey to being among the most sought-after soccer clubs in Africa.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.