Despite reports of the Football Kenya Federation Transition Committee denying players who have already made transfers a chance of featuring in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff, Wazito FC head coach Fred Ambani is banking on departed players.The Crypto-backed club is set to face National Super League (NSL) third-best club Murang’a Seal in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs after finishing 16th in a disappointing season.Blow for Wazito as striker announces exit ahead of playoffWith a number of players already ditching Wazito following the end of the season, Ambani noted that he still expects his boys who have departed to turn out for the club in the Playoffs.“I expect each player who featured for us this season to be available for the game. I have seen some unveiled by other teams but from our records, we are yet to release them officially.I know it’s a tricky situation as many would be coy to feature as they’ll be preserving themselves for their new teams but I’m expecting them in the team for the tie,” said Ambani.##NAJAVA_MECA_6528973##James Kinyanjui and Fidel Origa have both switched to Bandari from Wazito while Eric Otieno and John Kuol have also departed the club but are yet to officially join new clubs.Since the introduction of the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Michael Owino has turned out for Kisumu All-Stars in 2020 while Lesley Otieno, Lawrence Luvanda, and Stewart Omondi all played for Vihiga United despite joining new clubs.Ambani was however confident of maintaining top-flight status for Wazito as he was left impressed by their preparations ahead of the first leg slated for Saturday 30 July.Wing wizard James Kinyanjui joins Bandari after ditching crisis club Wazito“I believe we have what it takes to stay in the Premier League. This is another opportunity to correct all the wrongs we did this season. Preparations are ongoing well and by Saturday we will be ready for the first leg of the tie.Training has gone as planned this week and apart from the slight knocks in training, there is nothing to worry about,” added Ambani.
