Vihiga Queens FC head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu remains calm despite his team's dismal start to the 2026/27 Kenya Women Premier League season. The team has suffered three consecutive losses, including a 3-1 defeat to newly promoted Mathare United Women, a 2-1 loss to Ulinzi Starlets, and a 3-0 loss to Gideon Starlets. Nyamunyamu attributed the team's poor performance to the ongoing rebuilding process.
Nyamunyamu emphasized that the team's struggles are expected, given that they have young players who require patience and time to adjust to the Premier League status. He noted that some players are still in school and cannot attend training sessions regularly, which affects their performance on the field. The coach is confident that the team will improve after five or six matches.
The team's main goal this season is to avoid relegation, according to Nyamunyamu. He believes that the current season will be a learning experience for the team, and they will make mistakes, but they will have a good team in the future. The team's core players left for greener pastures during the summer transfer window, leading to a major shakeup.
Josephine Werenga has been a bright spark for Vihiga Queens, scoring their only two goals so far this season. Her performance earned her a call-up to the Harambee Starlets Olympic Qualifier's provisional squad, although she was eventually left out of the final squad. Nyamunyamu demanded more from Werenga and the attacking department.
Nyamunyamu also identified goalkeeping as an area of concern that needs improvement. Despite the team's poor start, Nyamunyamu is not under pressure and is focused on building a strong team for the future. He emphasized that the team's rebuilding process requires patience and time.
Vihiga Queens FC is a four-time Premier League champion, and their current struggles are a far cry from their past successes. The team's poor start has raised concerns among fans, but Nyamunyamu is confident that they will turn their season around. The coach's experience and tactical acumen will be crucial in helping the team navigate the challenges of the season.
As the team looks to avoid relegation, they will face stiff competition from other teams in the league. Nyamunyamu's ability to motivate and inspire his players will be key to their success. The team's performance will also depend on the development of their young players and their ability to adapt to the Premier League.
Key points
- Vihiga Queens FC coach Boniface Nyamunyamu is not under pressure despite a poor start to the Kenya Women Premier League season.
- The team's main goal this season is to avoid relegation.
- Josephine Werenga has been a bright spark for Vihiga Queens, scoring their only two goals so far this season.
