FALCONS IN CRISIS

Falcons burning midnight oil to restore sanity, says Okiring

Okiring said the division arose after he suspended two players for alleged indiscipline pending investigation.

In Summary

• A meeting between the club management and the Trans Nzoia County on Tuesday is the highlight of the road towards bringing order at the Football Kenya Federation Women's Premier League side.

•"In fact, there has been no wrangles between officials and the county. Let's set the record straight. The county has supported the team where they can," Okiring pleaded. 

Trans-Nzoia Falcons' Elizabeth Nafula (L) challenges Siliya Rasoa of Ulinzi Starlets at Ruaraka grounds.
Trans-Nzoia Falcons' Elizabeth Nafula (L) challenges Siliya Rasoa of Ulinzi Starlets at Ruaraka grounds.
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Trans-Nzoia Falcons coach Justine Okiring said they are working hard to find a solution to a misunderstanding that has divided club officials and players through the middle.

Okiring said the division arose after he suspended two players for alleged indiscipline pending investigation.

A meeting between the club management and the Trans Nzoia County on Tuesday is the highlight of the road towards bringing order at the Football Kenya Federation Women's Premier League side.

The division hit an all-time low as Okiring and all team officials gave Falcons WPL opener against Thika Queens a wide berth.

Interestingly, the team went on to beat the former champions 2-0 at Kenyatta Stadium, Kitale with goals from Noel Amtata and Elizabeth Wafula.

"Some officials are fighting me because I am very strict when it comes to discipline in the playing unit," alleged Okiring.

"I had to suspend two players whose behaviour bordered on indiscipline and that has created unrest and chaos among the players and officials."

"It was unfortunate that players faced Thika without me (head coach) and none of the other officials. We will meet the county administration on Tuesday hoping to find a lasting solution. 

Last Friday, rumours swirled that there has been a go-slow at Falcons as players, technical bench and the management differed on various issues. Key among them is a proposed take-over of the team operations by the Trans Nzoia County government.

"In fact, there has been no wrangles between officials and the county. Let's set the record straight. The county has supported the team where they can," Okiring pleaded. 

"I need to work in a conducive environment but when interference creeps in, it becomes impossible. Discipline is paramount and whoever goes against it, goes against the values of the team."

"These are some of the things that have led to poor performance. Thankfully, three-quarters of the players and officials back me and that shows there's light at the end of the tunnel."

Falcosn resume training on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's encounter against Ulinzi Starlets in Nairobi.