Harambee Stars midfielder Johanna Omolo has joined Turkish second tier side, Kocaelispor on a one-year deal with an option of a further year.The central midfielder has been club-less since he parted ways with another Turk side, BB Erzurumspor following their relegation to the second tier at the end of last season. BB finished 18th with 40 points just one less than Kayserispor who survived the drop.Harambee Stars midfielder Johanna Omolo has joined Turkish 1 Lig side Kocaelispor on a one-year deal with an option to extend for another year.We wish him all the best! #RadullLive #TransferNews pic.twitter.com/JuYYuHB1VO— @RadullLive (@radulllive) August 5, 2021 He had moved to Turkey in January from Belgian side, Cercle Brugge K.S.V. Erzurumspor had roped in Omolo and other experienced players hoping that they would help them beat the drop but unfortunately they narrowly lost the race.Omolo who is currently in Kenya for holiday now has a new home, he has secured to the Izmit based club for the next one year, this has been confirmed through a statement posted by the club. The deal is subject to the midfielder undergoing a medical successfully.Excited to announce a 2years partnership agreement with @skyward_express This is a pivotal moment for the youth and entire community of Dandora, a partnership that will empower the youth through sports, providing hope, opportunities and inspiration.@Omolofoundation #Dyouth pic.twitter.com/R6oGMV8Kko— Johanna Omolo (@OmoloJohanna) August 4, 2021 “Our club has signed a 1+1 year preliminary protocol with Kenyan midfielder Johanna Ochieng Omolo, who played for BB Erzurumspor last season. After the health check, the official contract will be signed,” said the club in our statement.Kocaelispor earned promotion to the second tier before the conclusion of the 2020/21 campaign via playoff. They whipped Sakaryaspor 4-0 in the 2 Lig playoff final.They have shown ambition heading into the 2021/22 season by completing the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Dino Ndlovu. The forward has been club-less since, he parted ways with Chinese League One club, Zhejiang Greentown in April. They are reportedly interested in Omolo’s former teammate at BB Gabriel Obertan who previously played for Manchester United and Newcastle United.
