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Downfall of Nakuru: What led to the fall of football powerhouse

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Nakuru Queens players during a past training session at Afraha B Stadium. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The retirement and demise of some experienced football administrators and coaches has exposed Nakuru County to a management and coaching vacuum leading to a great loss of talent and dwindling football standards in the region.

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