Luanda Villa head coach Gilbert Selebwa has called for increased funding in Kenya’s second-division league, the National Super League (NSL), to enhance its impact on the country’s football ecosystem.Selebwa, who has previously coached Shabana and AFC Leopards in the second tier, describes the NSL as a “hub for raw talent” that is currently hindered by inadequate support from relevant authorities.“The NSL has immense potential to develop talent, but it has been held back by a lack of funding,” he noted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477894##The NSL, which features twenty teams from across the country, offers automatic promotion to the top two teams, allowing them entry into the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) at the end of the season.The third-placed team competes in promotion playoffs against an FKFPL side for a spot in the top division.“The NSL is the most competitive league in the country. If you want proof, look at the point gap between the first-placed team and the tenth—it’s minimal,” said Selebwa.Bonface Ambani reveals Mara Sugar’s plan to construct mini-stadiumHe added, “If the NSL had a sponsor, we could attract top-quality players from the Premier League and even international talent. A well-funded league would make NSL a prime destination for talent because of its competitiveness. We only lack resources to make it truly great.”Selebwa urged Kenya’s football governing bodies to allocate more resources to the NSL, even suggesting that half of the funds currently directed to FKF Premier League teams could revolutionize the league.“If a fraction of the funding given to Premier League teams were channeled into the NSL, we’d see players actively choosing the NSL over other leagues. Sponsorship is our main challenge right now,” he told Mozzart Sport.Cost of sacking Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat revealedIn terms of quality, Selebwa emphasized that the NSL attracts top talent from local schools. “The quality here is no joke. Look at the players from the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association—many end up in the NSL after their studies. The U17 and U20 national team players often come from the NSL. This league showcases the crème de la crème of Kenyan talent,” he asserted.The NSL enters match week eight this weekend with nine games scheduled.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477935##Currently, Fortune Sacco leads the standings with 14 points, closely followed by Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) and APS Bomet, both with 12 points.Mwatate United, yet to play a match, sits at the bottom, alongside Migori Youth and Mombasa Stars in the relegation zone.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
