Amputee football players have called on the Amputee Football Federation to pioneer a football league that will help amputee players hone their skills and fully exploit their potential.Speaking at the Eldoret National Polytechnic after the national trials held from July 29-30, the amputee players, led by Kenyan International Mohammed Munga Ndegwa, emphasized on the importance of the establishment of a league that would identify and nurture talents.1/2 The Kenya High Commission Staff led by Mr Rabson Kisuya, Minister-Counsellor representing High Commissioner H.E Amb. Isaac Njenga attended an International Friendly Amputee Football Match between Sauti Parasport Club from Tanzania & Mombasa Amputee Football Club from Kenya. pic.twitter.com/PSC65ahGDZ— Kenya High Commission, Tanzania (@Kenyahc_tz) April 29, 2023 Munga plays in Turkey’s Amputee Super League and was instrumental in Nairobi County’s victory in the final on Sunday.”We can’t just be staying at home and waiting until there is a big tournament for us to come alive. Besides, this will help us make some money,” he said.“An active league will see more players come on board. I play in the Turkish league, which is very serious because they are supported by the government unlike in Kenya where we only wait for major events.””For us to enjoy the league and play on the global stage, we need the support of the government,” the top scorer noted.##NAJAVA_MECA_7403386##He further urged the team selected for the Africa Para Games to work hard ahead of the games set for September 1-11 in Accra, Ghana. A provisional squad of 25 players was selected to represent the country.“I play in the Turkey Super League, which is very big and for us to succeed in Accra and the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, we have to train hard,” he said.According to the federation’s technical director Hashim Kamau, the selected players will head to training camp where the best 15 will be selected before departing to Ghana.“We have selected a good team that will be competing at the All Africa Para games in Ghana before heading to Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations. For us to have many players and have a bigger number in such events, we need a running league,” Kamau noted.Kakamega Homeboyz set to face Azam FC in friendly matchNairobi County carried the day after overpowering Kakamega County 1-0 during the final at the national trials. Sammy Kariuki scored the solitary goal to hand Joshua Simiyu’s side the much-needed victory.Nairobi won 3-0 over hosts Uasin Gishu in the semifinals with a brace from Brian Oroka and a goal from Muhammed Munga.Kakamega hammered Kiambu 4-3 in post-match penalties following a barren draw in the normal time in the other semifinal.With six counties in the competition, Nairobi recorded 100 percent victories, beating Kiambu 1-0 and Bungoma 4-0 in Pool A. In other Pool ‘A’ matches, Kiambu beat Bungoma 1-0.Kakamega garnered four points with a 1-1 draw against Uasin Gishu and a 1-0 win over Bomet.
