APS Bomet right-back Chris Wilunda has admitted that balancing his responsibilities between the police force and football is no mean feat.Wilunda explains that sacrifices are necessary to strike a balance between the two professions that require a lot of time and effort.The versatile defender, who can also play as a right centre-back, adds that he often requests a flexible schedule to allow him extra time for team training.##NAJAVA_MECA_8467012##On challenging days, he attends to both roles without rest, although he finds it less difficult now than he did initially.“It’s not easy being in the police force and playing football at the same time. You must work and still play football. So, you need a friendly plan.Sometimes, I start with training in the morning and report to work at night, or vice versa when we have a schedule change,” he told Mozzart Sport. Wilunda and teammate Dominic Kirui made headlines in 2022 when APS Bomet CEO Rose Chemutai announced that the two would join National Police Service training for nine months.They made history as the first players from APS Bomet to join the force since the club’s inception.NSL: Promotion chasing APS Bomet grappling with loss of defensive pairBoth Wilunda and Kirui have been loyal members of the team, joining the Black Berets in the fourth tier and helping them achieve three promotions.They were part of the squad that secured Bomet’s promotion to the FKF Premier League in the voided 2021/2022 season.Now in his eighth season with Bomet, Wilunda, who aims to captain the club to the Premier League, says “discipline and hard work” are essential for success in any military-affiliated team.Gor Mahia coach reportedly assaulted as chaos erupt after Murang’a Seal draw [VIDEO]When asked about his longevity with a single club, Wilunda said, “You have to persevere. It’s not that we are completely comfortable here, but the little we get is enough to keep us going. You must accept the situation, work hard, and your time will come.”This season, Wilunda has kept four clean sheets in seven games and aims to reach double figures by the end of the first leg.
