WADADIA PUZZLE

Mumias side struggles documented ahead of new WPL season

The team has not trained together for a while, but players are expected back today to be taken through their paces-four days before facing Kayole

In Summary

• The Mumias-based side will kick off the 2022-23 season against Kayole at their backyard this weekend with the same players that did duty last season after failing to bring a single player on board in the transfer window.

• We have not had players in camp and it is a reason to be worried. We expect them to resume preparations today but the time left isn't enough to polish their act-Sumba

Harambee Starlets' and former Wadadia goalkeeper Monica Odato in action during a past training session.
Harambee Starlets' and former Wadadia goalkeeper Monica Odato in action during a past training session.
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Wadadia women's football team are in dilemma due to a lack of transfers and poor pre-season. 

The Mumias-based side will kick off the 2022-23 season against Kayole in their backyard this weekend.

They will have the same players that did duty last season after failing to sign a single player in the transfer window.

The team has not trained together for a while but players are expected back today for a three-day training before facing Kayole.

Kayole would be licking their wounds in division one this season but received a lifeline after Sports Dispute Tribunal declared the 2021-22 season null and void.

 "We have not had players in camp and it is a reason to be worried. We expect them to resume preparations today but the time left isn't enough to polish up their act. I am worried because we haven't done the right thing because some situations are beyond our control," said coach Rashid Sumba.

He went on: "We have no finances to cater for the needs of the players; forget putting them in camp. It will be hard to expect much from the players without motivation but we promise to give our best and get a result."

The issue of walkovers will soon become a hot topic if the financial situation will not be resolved, according to Sumba. 

Last season,  Trans-Nzoia Falcons dished out a walkover against former champions Thika Queens after failing to travel. 

"Our fingers are crossed that the federation will offer cash to clubs so that we can run our day-to-day activities smoothly. It might be hard for us to honor our away matches without funds. Walkovers could be unavoidable because I understand most teams are struggling financially."

The lack of new signings has left the squad in dire need of refreshing.

" It will be hard to solve last season's problems, particularly with the same players."