Ambani: I knew Yikpe will struggle to make an impact at Yanga SC

Yanga SC legend Boniface Ambani has revealed he doubted the effectiveness of striker Gnamien Yikpe.

The Ivorian joined Wananchi from Kenyan Premier League (KPL) side Gor Mahia at the beginning of the year but his performance has not been satisfactory. The former Kenya international has now explained why he believed it will not be easy for Yikpe at the club.

"[Yikpe] is not a bad player, but after learning his age and position he was to play at Yanga, I knew he was going to have a rough ride since I understand the team better," Ambani is quoted by Daily News.

"I think the move was facilitated by some agents who are just after making money and do not take time to analyse the performance of the player before signing him.

"Yanga is the team I played for and in that context, I understand a type of player who can do a recommendable job there."

The former striker has also downplayed chances of the 27-time league champions winning the same this season.

"Looking at the Vodacom Premier League table, Simba are on 31 points, Azam at 54 while Yanga are third with 51 points. A 20-point gap is not that easy to beat and the most important thing right now is to fight for second position.

"To dislodge Azam from the second position is possible for Yanga, but the issue of winning the championship, I think Simba have a massive advantage."

Ambani retired from top-flight football in 2010.