Nairobi City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti has disclosed that he is keen on retaining veteran striker Ezekiel Odera beyond June when his contract expires.Odera is City Stars’ top scorer this season with eight goals to his name. He has also chipped in with five assists highlighting just how important he is to Muyoti’s set up who at some point were firmly in the title race.The seasoned for ward’s contract with Simba wa Nairobi comes to an end in June and in an earlier interview, he has expressed hopes that he would be offered a new deal by the Kawangware based.“My contract will be expiring in June and I hope to get a new offer. Though my years have advanced, I won’t hang up my boots just yet. I believe I’m still strong enough to compete effectively on the pitch,” Odera told the star.FT | Wazito 0-1 Nairobi City Stars60′ Ezekiel Odera#FKFPL #RadullLive pic.twitter.com/fihM8qEBxx— @RadullLive (@radulllive) May 9, 2022 His coach, Muyoti has now confirmed that he is keen on retaining the former KCB, Gor Mahia, Ushuru, and AFC Leopards man and wants the office to engage him in renewal talks.”He is our top scorer, and we can’t even think of releasing him. The office should be engaging him in renewal talks already because is becoming better with age and I believe that if he gets good service from midfield, he can score so many goals, he is such a finisher but I think it is an area that the office will have to look at and see if we can extend his contract but he is definitely a player that I want to remain in the team, ” Muyoti told Mozzart Sport/Simba wa Nairobi are currently fourth in the log with 49 points, seven off leaders Kakamega Homeboyz. Next for them is a Sunday clash against defending champions Tusker FC at the Ruaraka Grounds.
