18 December 2011
editorial
The performance by Strathmore University and Kenya Police at the just-ended Africa Cup clubs hockey championships in Lusaka, Zambia, was inspiring.
Though the title proved elusive for the 13th consecutive time, winning silver (Strathmore) and bronze (Police) should mark the rebirth of hockey in Kenya.
It was the first time a Kenyan club reached the final since the defunct Armed Forces team in 2000.
Many hockey fans hope that both Strathmore and Police will cash in on this gain to prepare well and go for glory next year.
The strong show should act as a wake-up call on the Kenya Hockey Union, which failed to help the clubs prepare for the event.
It’s sad that the City Park facility is under-utilised. The teams had to train on murram pitches owing to exorbitant charges levied by KHU on the City Park turf.
Charging clubs that are struggling Sh5,000 per training session will not benefit the sport.
In fact, KHU should in future subsidise the charges or allow clubs preparing for international matches to train for free.
AllAfrica – All the Time