Dimunitive Ugandan left back Fred Nkata has ditched record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for a playing career in the Republic of Congo where he has completed a move to multiple champions Otoho d’Oyo.In an unveiling post on their official social media channels, Otoho, who have won their local league title for the past five consecutive seasons, announced the signing of the Ugandan international whom they hope will bolster their defensive ranks.“Welcome Fred Nkata. Ugandan left-back Fred NKATA is a new Otohô player. Former Gor Mahia player, Fred comes to strengthen the defensive sector of the blue and yellow,” the club posted without revealing details of the contract.In the 2021/2022 campaign, Otoho d’Oyo were the team responsible for denying Gor Mahia a chance of making it to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup. After a 1-1 draw at the Nyayo National Stadium, Otoho secured a 1-0 victory back in Congo that sealed their 2-1 aggregate win over the 19 time Kenyan champions in the playoff round.In ditching Gor Mahia, Nkata, who joined K’Ogalo in 2021, will have a chance of playing in the 2022/2023 CAF Champions League should Otoho manage to make it out of the first and second qualifying rounds.AS Otôho d’Oyo defender Arci Biassadila Mouanga (L) challenge Gor Mahia FC’s Fred Nkata during their CAF Confederation Cup playoffs at the Nyayo National Stadium on December 5, 2021. The match ended in a one all draw.More https://t.co/z2Eq3vmMoq pic.twitter.com/UyJZ9wPZ58— Picture Africa🇰🇪🌍 (@PicsAfrique) December 5, 2021 They will face South Africa’s Cape Town City in the first round and should face the winner between Black Bulls (Mozamique) and Petro Athletico (Angola) if they manage to advance to the playoff round.Nkata, son to head coach Paul Nkata, has featured for Nairobi City Stars, Bandari and Tusker in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_6596683##
