Kenya: Vihiga Queens Sweating Over Champions League Budget

In the current financial year, Vihiga Queens received only Sh6.8 million to fund its activities.

The governor is hopeful that the event in Egypt will expose the players to foreign clubs. He said plans are underway to complete the construction of Hamisi Stadium to national status.

“Hamisi Stadium will be a legacy stadium. We have already acquired land and diverted the road to get more space. We also intend to construct talent centres across the county,” Ottichilo said, noting that he is passionate about sports.

Sylvester Kaane, Vihiga Queens’ Chief Finance Officer, said the Sh9.8 million budget is needed for preparations and logistics during the tournament in Egypt. The money will be spent on air tickets, accommodation, training camp and paying bonuses for the players.

“We have four weeks of residential training. Our plan is to reach the semis in Egypt. The coach and technical bench are aware of this,” Kaane said.

Kaane noted the Champions League presents a good platform for the players to impress scouts.

“We strive to make sure we have the best platform to enable the girls’ talent is seen. We have shown the talents through the Kenyan platform and we are now going beyond,” Kaane said.

“From Cecafa, we head to Egypt where Africa’s eyes will be fixed on the team. We hope more avenues will open after Egypt. After Egypt, we hope our players will get greener pastures in Europe.”

Captain Enez Mango assured the team will not disappoint in Egypt adding that they will continue appreciating the support accorded to them by scaling the heights in women football.