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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Vihiga Queens’ coach Boniface Nyamunyamu wants his midfielders to justify why they should warrant playing time amidst the cut-throat competition in the squad.<\/p>\n

The county-sponsored side has a bloated midfield comprising Joan Nabirye, Wayodi Marceline, Nafula Christine, Marceline Oginga, Ater Maurine, Lornah Nyabuto, and Eve Chemtai all vying for the three slots in the first eleven.<\/p>\n

Nabirye, Wayodi, and Nafula have impressed in the opening two matches as starters with Nyamunyamu hinting that he might not tinker with a winning side unless the rest rise to the occasion in training.<\/p>\n

Nabirye is a Ugandan import who was ever-present last season while Nafula was signed from the Swedish side Dalhme IF. Wayodi was acquired from Kisumu All Starlets with Nyabuto scouted from Kibera Soccer.<\/p>\n

The former champions beat Nakuru 3-1 before making light work of Ulinzi with a 2-0 win on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Oginga was the go-getter in the Cecafa champions league club qualifiers in September, scoring six goals as Queens sailed to the premier competition proper in November.<\/p>\n

“We have depth in the squad but the midfield is bulging. Those who started deserve to continue playing. Those that haven’t played so far also have a chance to earn themselves first team slots,” Nyamunyamu said.<\/p>\n

“I love the rivalry in the squad. We now have different solutions in midfield and we can now implement various formations, rotate the squad, and get results.”<\/p>\n

Nyamunyamu was in awe of Wayodi whom he described as the missing piece. Vihiga have been lacking a box-to-box midfielder who is strong in attack and defence.<\/p>\n

“In Wayodi, we have a player capable of everything. High work rate, defensively strong, crisp passing, tough tackler and covers a lot of ground. She brings energy and athletism in midfield.”<\/p>\n

“She is a quality addition and a big influence on and off the pitch and we hope she remains grounded because she has only played twice.”<\/p>\n

Queens hope to reclaim the WPL title they lost to Thika Queens last season. The Enes Mango-captained side won three titles in a row between 2017-2019.<\/p>\n

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