The exhilarating 2023-24 FKF Premier League season is three matches away from conclusion.This season has had its highs and lows. Gor are champions, Nzoia Sugar have been relegated, and Shabana, FC Talanta, Muhoroni Youth, and Sofapaka are all fighting to avoid relegation. There is a lot to play for in the remaining matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8118104##Some players have stood out throughout the campaign, while others have been average or disappointing.Today, we take a look at five players who were expected to do well but ended up disappointing due to reasons such as injury, being out of form, or falling out of favor with the coaching staff.William Wadri (Bandari)For five years, the Ugandan international was one of the best players for Bandari, and it’s no surprise that he has lasted that long at the club. However, this season, he has been a shell of the player he was.He has been in and out of the team, and his impact has hardly been felt. He came close to leaving the team in January, before he was offered a short-term extension. It won’t be a surprise if the team gets rid of him in June.Gor Mahia’s defensive mastery under coach Johnathan McKinstryCliff Nyakeya (AFC Leopards)Before the season started, Ingwe battled competition from Gor Mahia to extend Nyakeya’s contract as he had been a key player for them in the previous season.This current season, however, has been one to forget for the once-key Harambee Stars winger, as he has struggled to make an impact.His struggles have been due to form, injuries, and being down the rank in the pecking order.Tyson Otieno (Kenya Police FC)Last season, Otieno was one of the best players in the league while with Kariobangi Sharks. This resulted in a tussle between Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC for his services, and he eventually joined the law enforcers.This campaign has been tough for the player. He has started in a few games, gone to the bench, and sometimes found himself out of the matchday squad. His confidence has taken a big dent as well.Lewis Bandi itching for playing time after recovery from injuryMoses Shumah (Kakamega Homeboyz)Less than a year ago, Shumah was not only a key striker for his club but also second in the pecking order for the national team Harambee Stars.Right now, he’s not an assured starter at club level, nor is he part of the national team anymore. At the club level, he starts in a few games, and sometimes when he starts, he’s withdrawn at halftime.Sometimes he has had to contend with a few minutes off the bench. Once one of the most highly-rated forwards, this has not been his season.Kelvin Etemesi (Nairobi City Stars)The forward was one of the best performers in the league and was on the radar of many clubs before he eventually decided to commit by signing a new deal. This, however, has not been his season.A mysterious ailment that struck him in December saw him miss months of football. He has tried to make a comeback in recent weeks, but the 2023-24 season is one he will want to forget.
