“Please help us”-Shikanda reveals AFC Leopards coach Aussems’ withdrawal threat

Dan Shikanda, chairman of AFC Leopards, has sent an enthusiastic request to the government, asking them to consider allowing them to enter the main stadiums-Kasarani and Nyayo-for the FKF Premier League.

Since the league resumed four weeks ago, the Nairobi team has been sharing two stadiums-Ruaraka and Utalii stadiums-and rain is hitting the city and its surrounding areas every day, and the playing field is in a sad state.

Although the Kenya Football Association worked hard to ensure the use of the main stadiums-Kasarani and Nyayo-the government remained silent on the matter, insisting that the former is preparing to host the World Athletics Championships while the latter is still under renovation.

Shikanda now tells the goal They faced a dilemma on the pitch because their head coach Patrick Osmus threatened to quit because of the superficial conditions his players were forced to use.

What did you say?

“This is no longer a joke, we just want to call on the government to save us, let us use Kasarani or Nyayo in the remaining leagues, we kindly help us,” Shikanda told us the goal on Sunday.

“The current situation even affects the team including our coach [Aussems] Who insists that we do not change the venue we are using, now he will withdraw, he mentioned to us no more than 3 times.

“He was very distressed and played in Ruaraka. He told us that the venue is not a professional, but maybe for the upcoming players, he hopes to see a top brand delivering football that cannot be displayed in Ruaraka. He feels that the venue can hurt injured players. This does not meet the required standards.

“He mentioned after the game with the Posta Rangers that he would not return to Rualaka, and then when we next game, it was lined up there, we had to convince him to lead the team, he was very frustrated, But we still haven’t “don’t see if any measures are being taken to save the situation.” “

Are Kenyans serious about football?

Shikanda continued: “Aussems asked us, do you not like Kenyan football? This is unacceptable. Why do you want to play on such conditions and on a bad pitch?”

“We want to ask the government to come in and help us and let them give us Kasarani or Nyayo. We are all athletes. Track and field is a sport, and football is a sport. We should not choose who to use what. We intend to use it when track and field use the tartan track. , In the stadium, these are two different things that cannot prevent the government from allowing us to enter.”

In addition to the AFC Leopards, other Nairobi teams include champions Gor Mahia, Tusker, KCB, Posta Rangers, Nairobi City Stars, Mathare United and Kariobangi Sharks.