Rise and fall of Kenya’s women’s football under Nick Mwendwa
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Kibera Girls Soccer striker Mary Ambila celebrates after scoring a goal against Wadadia Women during their Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League match at Mumias Sports Complex on October 22, 2023.
Many clubs have disbanded as players struggle with little or no pay.
Over 30 Kenyan female footballers have crossed over to Tanzania.
Since taking over in 2016, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has achieved limited success with women’s football.
The FKF Women Premier League (FKF-WPL), the top tier league in the country and the domestic knock-out tournament, continues to struggle without a title sponsor, and winners take home peanuts in prize money.
