Charity Miller quits as Twinkle head coach

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HOCKEY Charity Miller quits as Twinkle head coach

Festus Chuma 15:06 - 01.06.2023

Miller tendered her resignation on Thursday citing work commitments

Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women's Super League side Twinkle Hockey Club is in shambles after coach Charity Miller shockingly left her post.

Appointed at the start of the season, Miller guided the team to four wins, two draws, and one loss before resigning her role on Thursday.

The gaffer cited personal reasons for her departure from the Twinkle hot seat in her address to the club and its supporters.

"After a lot of thought and deliberation, I have decided to leave the club. I want to place on record my thanks to all of the players, coaches and management. It has been a real pleasure to work with a great group of people and I have made some long-lasting friendships," she said.

"Thank you for the opportunity granted and above the memories with the team. I will cherish them forever."

Twinkle Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi thanked Miller for all her effort and contribution to the team.

"Charity leaves with the sincerest thanks and best wishes of everyone at Twinkle HC after exceptional service to the club. While we are sad to see her go, we respect and understand Charity's decision," Mwangi said.

"Charity has been an excellent coach who has worked tirelessly to help develop the strong squad which is now challenging for the Women's Super League title.

"We are grateful for the steady leadership Charity has shown, and, while she is now stepping away from day-to-day involvement, she will always be welcome back to the club."

The five-month-old club has since named Emmanuel Wiswa as the caretaker coach.

Twinkle is placed second in the second-tier league and is on course for promotion to the Premier League, having lost only once in their first seven matches of the 2022/2023 season.