Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe has urged for the improvement of Kenyan players’ welfare, highlighting instances where players have gone unpaid by their clubs for up to six months.Several top-flight clubs, including relegated Nzoia Sugar FC, FC Talanta, Posta Rangers, Muhoroni Youth FC, and Sofapaka FC, have struggled to fulfill players’ contracts this season due to financial difficulties.##NAJAVA_MECA_8123999##Despite undergoing club licensing scrutiny before being granted licenses to compete in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season, these clubs have failed to meet their obligations to players. Some players have resorted to legal action, with former Sofapaka FC players Collins Wakhungu and Paul Kiongera even auctioning the club bus to recover owed wages.Mukolwe, a former AFC Leopards and Bidco United player, expressed dismay at the plight of fellow players, stating: “Talking to a colleague yesterday revealed to me the depths of turmoil for a Kenyan Premier League player. Imagine not receiving a salary for six months during competition.”NSL: Nairobi United pip tricky Mombasa Elite to go thirdHe added: “My heart bleeds for players who still have to train and play matches while also struggling to meet their family’s needs.” Mukolwe emphasized the challenges faced by players who cannot afford basic necessities such as rent, food, and school fees, while competing against those with stable incomes.“What was the need for club licensing then? All this when an opponent is getting more than Kshs. 200,000/-, yet you need to fight for points in a game. Then you hear people talking about playing for the badge. How can you play when you’re hungry, dealing with a landlord on your case, and school fees are in arrears?” Mukolwe questioned. “The Kenyan professional soccer player deserves better.”Mozzart Bet Cup: Ticketing and broadcast information released
