Posta Rangers head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo” Omollo has signaled a squad shake-up with the club set to release several experienced players following their narrow escape from relegation.Rangers retained their FKF Premier League status after edging Naivas FC 2-1 on aggregate in a two-legged playoff.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe former Shabana tactician believes that the team’s reliance on aging players has held them back, and insists the time has come to embrace youth.“We need to significantly lower the average age of the team,” Omollo stated. “Experience is important, but we must match the energy and tempo that younger teams are bringing into the league,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_9008139##He cited the rise of clubs like Nairobi United—who completed a historic cup double—as well as Sofapaka and Shabana, both of whom finished in the top seven with relatively young squads, as a clear sign of where the league is heading.”The performances of Nairobi United, Shabana, and Sofapaka show the value of investing in youth. That is the path we must take if we want to compete,” stated the former defender.Posta defender’s plea to management after going months without salariesReflecting on the season, Omollo also pointed to off-pitch issues, particularly financial instability, as a major hindrance to the team’s performance.“In today’s football landscape, financial stability is crucial,” he explained. “We faced serious challenges last season due to limited resources, and that affected the squad. It is an issue that must be addressed as we plan for the new campaign,” offered Omollo.Key area Tusker are focusing on as rebuilding gets underwayThe FKF-PL title-winning coach with Tusker in 2011 also underscored the importance of early and proper preparations ahead of the new season.“When I joined the team, I noticed the club did not have adequate preparations, and that had consequences. Next season, we aim to be fully prepared because we are not just looking to compete, but we want to challenge for the title,” he added.
