Kenya Police FC defender Bolton Omwenga has boldly sparked a debate on how clubs abandon players when they are injured.Omwenga has been plagued by significant injuries, with the most notable being a nagging knee injury that required surgery.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609594##The former Nzoia Sugar defender is well-positioned to initiate a discussion on this issue, which has been a widespread problem not only in Kenyan football but across Africa.The Kenyan international took to his Facebook account to express his concerns about how injured players are treated.“There’s this trend in Kenyan football where, when a player gets injured, that’s the moment their relationship with the club ends. More so with long-term injuries… We need to address this and make our football better. Players are no longer safe when it comes to injuries,” Omwenga posted.Replying to a comment on his post, the former KCB player referenced how Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno had to manage his own treatment after sustaining an injury while playing for the Harambee Stars.Gor Mahia to use new stadium for home matches“In 2018, Philemon Otieno got injured while on national team duty, and the federation abandoned him, forcing Victor Wanyama to step in and help. Football is not just a game; it’s a job, and it requires professionalism,” he added.Former Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards forward Paul Kiongera also weighed in on the discussion, sharing his experience with a club official.“There was a time a club CEO even refused to pay my salary,” Kiongera commented with laughter.It is unclear whether Omwenga’s concern is related to his current team, Police FC, or to his previous employers, but one thing is certain: players’ welfare remains a major issue in Kenyan football.Stars Abroad: Tough outings for Kenyan duo in Scotland
