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The former Tusker striker criticised mediocre sports facilities and lackluster leadership
Renowned former Kenya international Bonface Ambani has expressed his concern over the deteriorating state of stadiums in the country.
In a strongly worded statement, Ambani criticized the prevailing trend of accepting mediocre facilities and praised handouts, urging Kenyans to demand higher standards and hold their leaders accountable.
"We have lowered our standards so much, especially in sports sections, that when people build mediocre stadiums we will clap and praise them," Ambani wrote in a social media post.
"When you vote them in, they lie to you... and when they get to those policy-making positions, they sleep on their jobs and wait for elections to come and once more lie to you."
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Ambani highlighted the complacency of Kenyan leaders, emphasizing their failure to prioritize the development of adequate sports facilities.
He criticized the lack of scrutiny and accountability, noting that sportspeople are often treated as an afterthought by the country's leadership.
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"We don't like asking them hard questions. Sportsmen and women are always treated like they belong to the last thinking line of our leaders, even at club level," Ambani noted.
"Exposure is very important in this life. 90% of Kenyans will be wowed by very minor things, and they'll go on to praise things that shouldn't."
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The former footballer also highlighted the need for citizens to demand better services, reminding them of their rights as taxpayers.
"It's your right as a Kenyan citizen to demand the best services because you pay taxes for the same. You are taxed fully, and you deserve the best, not anything half-baked," Ambani claimed.
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He pointed out instances where hastily constructed stadiums were unveiled only to reveal substandard work the following day, calling attention to the need for improved quality control.
Ambani also expressed concern about Kenya's ambitions to host prestigious events such as the Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing that the current state of stadiums is far from meeting the required standards.
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06:30 - 03.07.2023
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The 21-year-old is unfazed by the potential arrival of new strikers at K’Ogalo who will compete with him for a spot in the team.
"We are completely so many light years away. With the current status, it's like a Kenyan going to look for the Titanic wreckage somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean," Ambani stated.
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