Former AFC Leopards captain Martin Imbalambala has officially joined the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) as a representative of people living with disabilities (PWDs).The decision to absorb Imbalambala was reached at by KEFWA in December 2022 after he completed his training at the Kenya School for the Blind where he lasted for a year undergoing lessons on how to cope with his new condition. The former midfielder lost his sight in 2018.##NAJAVA_MECA_6922735##On Thursday, he was ushered into office by KEFWA officials and in a statement, the body said that he will be under the Welfare and Members’ Service department, with some of his key roles being coordinating capacity building, mentorship and empowerment programsKARIBU NYUMBANIJoin us in welcoming former Harambee Stars midfielder & AFC Leopards captain Martin Imbalambala as he officially joins the KEFWA Secretariat. He will be working in the Welfare and Members’ Service department, after graduating from Kenya Society for the Blind. pic.twitter.com/veGe9QgiIE— KEFWA (@kefwaofficial) January 5, 2023 In an earlier interview KEFWA Education Officer Dan Makori who is a former Gor Mahia midfielder said the decision to absorb Imbalambala was a culmination of the year-long training that has been facilitated by KEFWA.“As a parent when you educate a child, you want the best even after finishing education. We have walked a long journey with Imbalambala and prior to this auspicious occasion, the management held consultative discussions and agreed on bringing him on board,” Makori told Kefwa media.”Martin Imbalambala’s potential is very big. He will be joining the KEFWA secretariat and of course some of the key areas he will be playing part in is representing the welfare of our members with disabilities. Also with his inspirational journey, we will be having him in our mentorship and capacity building programs.”.Imbalambala is a former AFC Leopards, Nakumatt, Kakamega Homeboyz and Vihiga United player.Muguna features as Azam secure Mapinduzi cup semifinal slot
