In a sobering development that underscores the financial constraints plaguing lower-tier football in the country, National Super League (NSL) side SS Assad has formally announced its dissolution.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe move, confirmed by the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Saidi Ali Vinji, comes in the wake of unrelenting financial challenges that rendered the club’s operations unsustainable.Babu tips Rising Stars to shine at AFCON U20 despite being paired against giantsThe announcement was made through a heartfelt and candid statement on the club’s official Facebook page, where the leadership detailed the grim reality that had unfolded since the start of the year.“We have now reached a point that is neither sustainable nor humane. Our players are competing without match allowances and, in some cases, without access to food,” read part of the statement, capturing the gravity of the club’s financial despair.##NAJAVA_MECA_8860016##SS Assad’s troubles began in earnest in January when club officials first raised alarms over their ability to honour remaining fixtures in the National Super League.Despite an initial wave of moral support and verbal pledges from community leaders, the financial aid that was crucial to salvaging the season never materialised.Boost for Rising Stars as skipper finally arrives in campDesperate to keep the team afloat, the management accrued significant debts in anticipation of promised assistance, support that ultimately proved elusive.With operational costs mounting and players enduring unacceptable conditions, the decision to dissolve the team became unavoidable.##NAJAVA_MECA_8860025##“In light of these challenges, we have made the difficult decision to dissolve the team with immediate effect,” Vinji confirmed, while extending an open invitation to any well-wishers or prospective investors willing to take over the club’s management and guide it through its remaining league obligations.Even as the club officially ceases operations, its impact remains undeniable.Homeboyz goalkeeper determined to cool Rising Stars heartbreak with Mozzart Bet Cup ‘Golden Glove’“We are truly grateful for the opportunities we had with the team,” the statement continued, “It has allowed us to assist in realising the dreams of many players and contribute to the development of soccer in our region and beyond.” read part of the communiqué.The financial instability has not only crippled the club administratively but has also bled into performance on the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_8859998##The Kwale-based side has found itself entrenched in the relegation zone, rooted bottom in the NSL standings with just 17 points.
