KPL Transfer window closes

Former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Patillah Omoto was one of the two most expensive players in the just concluded Kenyan Premier League (KPL) transfer window.

The other player who cost the same amount is Paul Kiongera who moved to Gor Mahia on loan from Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).

Omoto who also turns out for the national under-20 side cost AFC Leopards Sh400,000 on a one year loan.

He is among nine players signed by Leopards who finished third last season. The others are Martin Musalia, Antony Kimani  (Mathare United), Jackson Saleh (Western Stima), Noah Abich (Nakuru All Stars), Obadiah Ndege (Tusker),  Noah Wafula (Finlays), Michael Wandera (Kakamega High School) and Bernard Ongoma (Kolongolo).

The controversial Brazillian Giovani Rodriguez has been omitted from Gor’s new signings despite a decision by the club’s management to retain him.

Gor have listed six  new players including Abbey Natty formerly of  Muhoroni Youth, Israel Emuge from Kina Young in Uganda, Innocent Mutiso (Mathare United), David Otieno (Western Stima), Zachary Onyango (Coffee Board) and Paul Kiongera (KCB).

Thika United have brought on board seven new players and former Nairobi City Stars midfielder  David Kingatua remains the most expensive acquisition as he cost the club Sh200,000.  The club has also signed Ezekiel Odera (KCB), Shami Mwinyi (Mnarani United), Antony Gicho (Ofafa Jericho), Levis Opiyo (Tetu High), Charles Bruno (Malindi Academy), Adisa Omar (Bidco United) and Sammy Meja (Kakamega High). Other signings and previous clubs in brackets:         

Mathare United: David Ojwang (Chemelil), Ebrahim Omega (Muhoroni Youth), Kevin Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Emmanuel Tostao (AFC Leopards),Joseph Ruto (Mahakama), Francis Oduor (Bandari), David Mwangi (Karuturi), Edger Ochieng (Sofapaka), Harrison Mwendwa (Indomitable Lions), Fredrick Ochieng (Magongo Rangers), Cornelius Mwangi (Finlays), Hillary Otieno, Meshack Karani , Vincent Likare (Kariobangi Sharks), Elisha Wagude (Nairobi Stima) and  Daniel Kiptoo Flourspar).

Tusker:Jesse Were, Kennedy Opiyo, Andrew Tololwa  (Mathare United), Moses Arita (Thika United), Jamal Dunga (Sony Sugar), Michael Olunga (Liberty), Mark Odhiambo (Mbotela Kamaliza) and  Jeremy Bright (Ligi Ndogo).

Homeboyz: Samuel Misee (AFC Leopards), Francis Chinjili, Mike Khaduli  (Western Stima),Wellingtone Murwayi, Griffin Amalala, George  Amayo, Kelpas Barasa,  John Wawu (Oserian), Gregory Nyapala, Elly Omamo (Muhoroni Youth),  Andrew Kulecho (Thika United) and  Paul Odhiambo (Rangers).

Ulinzi: Cylus Shitote (Sony) and Elvis Nandwa (Mathare United).                    

Sofapaka: Enock Agwanda (Sony), Charles Ouma, Salim Abdalla (Ligi Ndogo), Titus Mulama (Nakuru All Stars), Obadiah Tanumbwa (Cyprus), Collins Kisuya (Beerschot), Patric Kagogo (Tusker) and Hillary Echesa (Malaysia).

Bandari: Abud Omar (Admiral), Ali Bai, Alloyse Mangi (Western Stima), Mike Simiyu (Sony), Ali Mwinyi (Muhoroni Youth), Fredrick Ajwang (Tusker), Athman Buki (Mathare United) and  Abdulatif Omar (Sofapaka).

KCB: Geoffrey Muhando (Thika United), Kaleb Wafula (Talanta), Kevin Kegan (Admiral) and Tyrus Omondi (Mathare United).

Chemelil: John Onami (Sofapaka), Geoffrey Maina (KCB), Steven Ouma, James Macharia (Oserian) and Jafeth Wamunga (Kolongolo).

Western Stima: Edwin Mudibo (KRA), Francis Ocholla (KRA), Yusuf Siruma, Mustafa Ogutu (Karuturi Sports), Duncun Makori (KCB) and Nicholas Akoko (Muhoroni).

Nairobi City Stars: Jimmy Bagaye, Simon Lusaka (AFC Leopards), Eric Muranda (Rangers), Oscar Mbugua (Gor Mahia ) and Dennis Okoth (Sony).

Sony: Wycliff Kasaya (Gor), David Makumbi (Tusker), Ben Barasa (Oserian), John Keo (Oserian), Charles Odette, Isaac Otieno (Tusker) and Francis Ouma (Mathare United).

Muhoroni: Geoffrey Simiyu (Sony), Frankline Osama (Oserian), Peter Okore (Agrochemical), Enos Ochieng (Shauri Yako) and Kevin Omondi (ZooFC ).