BEGGING BOWL

Bunyore Starlets appeal for financial help ahead of WPL second leg

Mariga said financial hitches have been the team's Achilles' heal and believes their performances and position (seven) on the standings has to do with this lack of funds.

In Summary

• "We are in good stead to do better in the league but we must be able to guarantee basics for our players, including food and water."

• Speaking previously, Kayole Starlets' coach Joshua Sakwa said such deficiencies have seen them give two walkers in matches outside of the capital.

Bunyore Starlets assistant coach Absalom Mariga speaks to press at Mumboha grounds.
Bunyore Starlets assistant coach Absalom Mariga speaks to press at Mumboha grounds.
Image: MARTIN OMBIMA

Bunyore Starlets assistant coach Absalom Mariga has called on well-wishers to boost the club's accounts as they prepare for the return of Women's Premier League next weekend.

Mariga said financial hitches have been the team's Achilles' heal and believes their performances and position (seven) on the standings has to do with this lack of funds.

Mariga said: "We have players capable players with a wealth of WPL experience but we will have to sustain them financially."

"We are in good stead to do better in the league but we must be able to guarantee basics for our players, including food and water."

Mariga said current chairman Moses Mabwa has been of great help but they need more.

He added the women's teams need more attention and that a small problem can lead to poor display.

Despite their struggles, Mariga said they are determined to rise up the table once action restarts.

Another team at risk of relegation due to the financial crisis is Kayole Starlets.

Speaking previously, Kayole Starlets' coach Joshua Sakwa said such deficiencies have seen them give two walkers in matches outside of the capital. A third will automatically send them to the second tier.

"We can't afford to travel for matches outside the city. It's also a struggle to honour matches within the capital and its environs," said Sakwa.