Despite a good run in the Kenya Women's Premier League, Vihiga Queens' head coach, Boniface NyamuNyamu still wants to beef up his squad in the upcoming mid-season transfer window.
With less than a week before the window officially opens, NyamuNyamu is concerned about their missed opportunities in recent matches.
"We had so many open chances which we failed to convert and our opponents took advantage. This cost us valuable points in the league and we need to change tack," he noted.
Vihiga Queens are four-time WPL champions and have been the dominant force in Kenyan women’s football in recent years.
He urged the players to look beyond the local league and aspire to play in both the regional and continental tournaments.
"We cannot afford to relax even though we are at the top of the table. The truth of the matter is that we have lost good players along the way and we need to work hard to measure up to our past performance," he noted.
The tactician explained that his decision to recruit mid-season was necessary to avoid a repeat of the team’s first-leg struggles.
He said they will need quality signings during the window, which runs from January 8 to February 8.
Identifying challenges in striking and goalkeeping,
He said the loss of key players last season had created gaps that need to be addressed immediately with the priority being goalkeeping and striking departments.
To boost the squad, Vihiga Queens are actively scouting fresh talent from schools— both primary and secondary institutions.
Vihiga Queens face second-placed Ulinzi Starlets in their next game on Saturday and Nyamunyamu will be looking for a strong performance from his players.
Other fixtures of the day will see Wadadia face Nakuru City Queens in Mumias and Bunyore Starlets tackle Gaspo at Mumboha Grounds in Luanda.
Kibera Soccer Ladies play Bungoma Queens at GEMS Cambridge in Nairobi with Soccer Assassins battling it out with Kenya Police Bullets at Mumboha grounds.
