The 2019 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup holders Bandari will continue enjoying the services of Ugandan import Umaru Kasumba after tying him to a three-year-long contract.The forward was in the final months of his initial deal with the Dockers but after weeks of negotiations, he elected to commit his future to the club.Kasumba, who has from time to time been making clear his intention of winning the ‘Golden Boot’ marked a return to active football as well as the local scene in February after a year in the cold when he signed a season-long deal with Bandari.Prior to accepting the move to the coast, the former SC Villa striker had been a free agent having prematurely ended ties with Zambian champions Zesco United in January last year.Wednesday 2315 (8.00) Everton (4.70) Liverpool (1.45)He had joined the Ndola-based club in July 2019 thanks to the impressive numbers he managed with the 2009 league champions Sofapaka.“I renewed my contract with the club a couple of days ago and I am looking forward to serving them on the pitch well. The goal remains to help the team win titles as well as pursue individual targets. The new deal does not give me worries in as far as turning professional is concerned as the club will be willing to let me go if I get a better deal abroad,” he said.Former Sofapaka striker Umaru Kasumba has joined Bandari FC.Kasumba has been clubless since he parted ways with Zambian giants Zesco United in 2019.#FKFPLTransfers pic.twitter.com/LEuD5vXann— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) February 22, 2021 The decision to retain the former Police FC (Uganda) player comes weeks after Johana Mwita revealed that he was likely to leave the club at the end of the year and cross to the Tanzanian Premier League where he said he had offers from Biashara United and Azam FC.60′ Umaru Kasumba scoresBandari FC 3-0 Mathare United #FKFPL #BandariVsMathare— Mathare United FC (@MathareUtd) September 25, 2021 Earlier, the club handed their budding combative midfielder Dennis Magige a three-year contract extension as the Bandari Youth graduate had been punching above his weight in the league matches.Magige returned to the senior team in November last year after a loan spell to National Super League (NSL) side Coast Heroes and despite his limited top-flight experience, coach Andre Casa Mbungo has been trusting him in shielding the defence with Joseph Otieno and Collins Agade providing options.
