Having been a free agent coming into the transfer season, Cliff Nyakeya was one of the most sought after players but he opted to reunite with Francis Kimanzi at Wazito FC despite offers from various clubs. A move to his former side Gor Mahia where he turned out for the youth side in the past was on the cards but talks ultimately broke down with Nyakeya putting pen to paper at the Crypto-backed outfit. The 26-year-old admitted that he had a number of potential suitors but after pondering on his decision decided to continue his association with Francis Kimanzi.The sixth issue of the Wazito Monthly is out. We have an exclusive interview with Cliff Nyakeya, an in-depth coverage of @kasikasifc and much more.Flip through the pages. https://t.co/hCP70a0sfc#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/c5c5I4KJya— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) November 9, 2021 “I had a couple of offers on the table. I took my time to weigh each proposal. In the end, the proposal by Wazito was the best for me,”“They have a nice project going on here which I’m excited to be part of. I also like the professionalism with which they do things here. There are good players here and I think we can do something amazing this season,” said Nyakeya in an interview with Wazito magazine. The winger is however yet to rediscover the frightening form that saw him being named the Midfielder of the Year back in 2018 after notching 14 goals and six assists.Nyakeya who parted ways with Egyptian side FC Masr opened up on settling to life at Wazito and playing under Kimanzi who he worked under at Mathare United. The league takes a two-week break.We will be back in action on Saturday 20th November with a match against Gor Mahia.#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/8iD0lMxD1a— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) November 8, 2021 “The reception so far has been fantastic. The staff and players are friendly and I have felt at home since the first day. The training sessions are done in a professional way. I hope to repay the faith the club has placed in me with good performances on the pitch,”“I know his (Francis Kimanzi) playing system and the staff. I know he’s very tactical and technical and I like that part of the game. I believe he’s the right person to get the best out of me,” added Nyakeya.
