Former Kakamega Homeboyz skipper Allan Wanga is a bitter man after watching his former employer bottle the glorious opportunity to bag maiden Football Kenya Federation Premier League title with a handful of matches to spare.A month ago, Homeboyz looked as the champions in waiting as they enjoyed an eleven-point gap between them and holders Tusker but at the moment, the two teams are tied on points.Slow down. pic.twitter.com/3xwN5Zs8Ov— Allan Wanga (@allanwanga_) May 25, 2022 Four successive draws and a loss to Tusker coupled by the voiding of Mathare United’s second leg results saw Homeboyz blow open the title race that could be have been otherwise a closed chapter at the moment were it not for the loss of form when it mattered most.The Benard Mwalala-coached side further squandered a chance to lead Tusker by three points when they played the match they had in hand against AFC Leopards but shockingly lost 2-0 to Ingwe in a nearly full Bukhungu Stadium.3.20 Edmonton 3.10 Forge 2.25Wanga who was among the thousands who unbelievably watched Leopards skin Homeboyz from the stands was left with sour taste in mouth as the club is clinging on hope that the team will beat FC Talanta and Kariobangi Sharks and at the same time, Tusker will fall to Bidco United and Posta Rangers.”I think Kakamega Homeboyz had a big chance to seal the title a long time ago and I am honestly disappointed with how things have turned out lately. At some point they had opened a 10-point gap and it all seemed a done deal and I honestly yet to come to terms with the fact that they blew away all this,” said the 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge winning captain.Kakamega Homeboyz set price for sizzling new JerseyWanga who called it a day at the end of the season regretted of his decision to hang up his boots as his presence he feels would have injected leadership in the playing unit that has been wanting.As soon as former Harambee Stars forward announced that he was in his final season as an active player, the then Homeboyz head coach Nicholas Muyoti persuaded him to reconsider his decision as he was sure the club would be in contention for the crown this season.”I have even been thinking that maybe if I didn’t retire I would have helped the club win the title this season because I think all the stars had aligned in the team’s favour. They enjoy good sponsorship from Mozzart Bet, the County Government of Kakamega also supports the team and they started really well. They just need good guidance to win the title,” he rued.It is not over until its over – Mwalala believes Homeboyz will win maiden FKFPL titleWanga also apportioned blame to the senior players and the technical bench for failing to put a stop to the bad run within a short time. The former Tusker striker expressed doubts over the team’s ability to bounce back from the embarrassing loss to Leopards and win the matches left in the season.”The team has various experienced players that know what winning the title wins and I think they should have, alongside the technical bench, sat down and deviced strategies to ensure that they don’t drop points unnecessarily. With two games left, I am not sure if they can arrest the situation considering they are up against a very experienced Tusker side that knows how to win championships,” he noted.Stop him if you can pic.twitter.com/FcUHlcVwFn— Allan Wanga (@allanwanga_) May 25, 2022 Meanwhile, the former AFC Leopards goal poacher is casting his hope on miracles and fortunes to be with Homeboyz in the remainder of the term.”It makes me really sad to be honest as a former Kakamega Homeboyz player and I am just praying and hoping that a miracle will happen. Winning the title this season would have been such a big thing for the team and the entire region,” he added.
