In a bid to comply with Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) directive on having a women’s team, Nzoia Sugar FC are in talks with FKF Division One women outfit Bungoma Queens over a possible merger, Mozzart Sport can exclusively reportThe development appears to be in line with the new directive by Kenya football governing body FKF requiring clubs that will participate in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League need to have a women’s football team.Impeccable sources indicate that members of the top management from both clubs met on Saturday to iron out more details of the deal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7383909##Nzoia Sugar FC had earlier showed interest on partnership with the Queens but had to wait until the end of the women’s third tier league and with one match left on the calendar, the Millers have re – ignited their interest.”Nzoia Sugar had approached us when they were in pole position to win the league last season for a merger,” offered Bungoma Queens Chairman Erick Wafula.Though nothing agreed, the two clubs are believed to be closer to an agreement with Nzoia Sugar management stepping up the process to deliver a ladies team to Sudi Stadium. ” Our bosses yesterday had a meeting with Queens top management and even watched the side play. They were all impressed and soon a deal will be struck since we must to have women’s side next season,” offered Nzoia source that seek to remain anonymous.Wafula, Queens Chairman remained adamant that a deal will be struck immediately his side conclude the season where they are chasing promotion to top flight football. Musa Otieno predicts bright future for Joseph Okumu after Stade de Reims move” An agreement will be reached soon, talks are headed to the right direction and as Bungoma Queens we are willing to partner our brothers Nzoia,” he said.Excited by top flight football prospect, Queens view the Nzoia offer as a blessing due to the prospect of hosting their league matches at Sudi Stadium and a possibility of the millers to foot some of the club’s running costs. “If we strike a deal then our new home will be Sudi Stadium. It offers more exposure and a chance to bring the team closer to the fans but more importantly, we are also hoping Nzoia Sugar will foot some of our bills as the cost of running the club is becoming unbearable without a stable sponsor,” said Erick Wafula who has been with Bungoma Queens since its inception. Bungoma Queens are currently second on FKF women Division One Zone B on 45 points one behind league leaders Gideon Starlets as race for Kenya Women Premier League promotion heats up. A new round of talks between the two Bungoma based clubs is expected to take place in the coming weeks with an announcement in the near future.
