Situma believes players' worries over financial issues caused by non-payment lead to poor performances in the KPL and at national team level
Mathare United defender James Situma has challenged football team owners to ensure their players are paid in order to raise the standards of the game in the country.
The footballer claims Kenyan Premier League (KPL) will not be as competitive as it should be as long as players are not paid their monthly salaries in due time.
"This is a very big issue [non-payment of players] and it has been there for a very long time but personally, I believe it is all about willingness by the owners and administrators of the clubs.