Kariobangi Sharks forward Erick Mmata has highlighted the need to pursue a new challenge as the reason behind his decision to cut ties with the club.Mmata bade the 2018 Football Kenya Federation Cup winners farewell on Wednesday, joining the growing list of players leaving the William-Muluya coached outfit.Sharks have lost more than half a dozen players in recent days but have equally brought in seventeen new and young ones to plug in the massive gaps left in the unit.Kariobangi Sharks sign seventeen youngsters to replace voids left by fleeing seniorsMmata who joined the club last year from Dandora Love revealed his hunger to pursue another challenge after a superb performance with Sharks in the concluded season. The forward netted eleven goals and had a couple of assists against his name.“I felt that I needed to test myself elsewhere after achieving a lot in my first season with Sharks. I enjoyed my time at the club that had a crop of talented players, young and experienced as well,” he said.The former FC Talanta striker in the meantime downplayed links to Tusker saying he was not in contact with the club contrary to reports that had earlier indicated that he was training with the brewers.A good solo goal by Erick Mmata against Posta Rangers yesterday. Lakini hao defenders Ingekuwa Matano angewamaliza pic.twitter.com/9EZ4FIpJoj— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) April 24, 2022 Tusker who have been holding trials at their Ruaraka backyard have been linked to a number of players including Tom Teka who left Sharks upon the expiry of his contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_6515002##Other players who are rumored to be on their way to the club are the Nzoia Sugar duo of James Kibande and Joseph Mwangi.The beer makers are reportedly hoping to land Brian Opondo from Bidco United, Homeboyz centre back Portipher Odhiambo among others.
