Vihiga Queens’ head coach, Boniface Nyamunyamu, maintains a brave face despite the fact that he has lost five key players in the last few weeks.The league champions have witnessed a walkout of key personnel, leaving them lighter in experience and quality ahead of what’s going to be an important phase of the season, as they currently sit second on the FKF Premier League log behind leaders and big spenders Kenya Police Bullets FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_7855503##Winnie Babirye returned to Uganda, signing for She Makerere, while Captain Mercyline Wayodi and midfielder partner, Anita Namata, have joined Kampala Queens. Berth Omita moved to India, while Janet Bundi signed up for Yanga in Tanzania.Asked if he thinks the departures will dent his team’s chances of retaining the league title, the tactician was adamant that his team remains a force to reckon with, and is happy to see his players depart after landing deals outside the Kenyan borders.“I’m not worried at all because as a coach, it is always good to see your players make that career step upwards,” he said.Nwabali deflects hero status onto Nigeria teammatesThe tactician believes last year’s exodus was worse than the one the team has experienced this January and that they will cope with the exits well.“Last year was worse for us because we lost so many key players, but we still managed to retain the league title, so it is just a matter of getting the best out of the players that we have and those that we brought in,” he added.On Saturday, they face leaders Police at the Police Sacco grounds in a match that most believe could settle the title race, but Nyamunyamu views it as just another game. “It is a big game, but we cannot call it a title decider because we have more tough games to play. We will prepare well for the game and try to get the three points from it.”Paul Were promises to deliver after sealing return to Mathare United
