Bernard Mwalala has made a U-turn and is set to stay with Ulinzi Stars beyond this season after showdown talks with the soldiers’ hierarchy, Mozzart Sport understands.A month ago, the former Kenyan international, on the eve of their Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal match against Tusker FC, informed his players that he would be leaving the club over what he termed “hostile working conditions”. Much of Ulinzi Stars’ problems have been in the public domain for months now, with players’ welfare said to be neglected by the club hierarchy.##NAJAVA_MECA_7324347##After losing the Cup match to Tusker FC, the tactician went missing for the match against Kenya Police, with his future at the club up in the air.The club bosses swung into action after his shocking announcement to the playing unit, and after weeks of talks, the coach has made a U-turn and committed to staying at the club. He has been promised more backing from the club for next season and beyond.”The coach is staying; we managed to convince him to continue, and he has agreed to continue here because he believes in this project. There are things that he has agreed on with the management that will have to be implemented for the smooth running of the team, and I think we will see a better Ulinzi Stars next season,” a reliable source within the camp told Mozzart Sport.Among the issues that the tactician had reportedly complained of was the lack of winning allowances for the playing unit, saying the players were demotivated. There were also concerns about the team’s nutrition, with the playing unit sometimes forced to contribute money to buy themselves basics such as fruits. Interference is also said to have been among the issues that irked the former youthful tactician.At the managerial level, the club has made one change in its hierarchy. Edwin Muta has vacated his position as club CEO, with Godwin Baraza Wanjala resuming his role.Mwalala, a former Nzoia Sugar, Bandari FC, and Kakamega Homeboyz coach, joined the club before the start of the current campaign. He had helped the Dockers finish joint-top in the league during the 2021–22 season, losing the league title to Tusker on goal difference. The season was, however, later nullified by FKF.Ibrahim Ochieng confident Wazito will stay afloat
