Kakamega Homeboyz have parted ways with veteran right back Benjamin Oketch following the expiry of his contract.Oketch who can also play in central defence leaves Homeboyz after four years of service having joined the side in 2018 from the defunct Chemelil Sugar.Homeboyz Team Manager Bonface Imbenzi revealed that the player was released after running out his contract but ruled out the possibility of signing a new defender considering the department is crowded.##NAJAVA_MECA_6615856##Oketch, who possesses an eye for goal despite being a defender was sparingly used last season as coach Bernard Mwalala preferred Collins Odhiambo as the first choice right back.“Oketch has left the club as his contract expired at the end of the past month. He has been a dedicated servant who we wish well in his future endeavours,” he said.The exit of the former Bidco United adds to the growing list of players who have left Abana Abeingo. The club previously cut ties with Robert Arrot, Stephen Wakanya, Evans Maliachi, Raymond Murugi and Yema Mwamba.At the same time, Imbenzi disclosed that the club had tied long-serving midfielder Ali Bhai to a new contract. Bhai who ranks high in as far as the leadership of the playing unit is concerned inked a year-long deal with the club.Injera returns to the Shujaa team ahead of the Sevens World CupMeanwhile, Homeboyz are scheduled to play FKF PL newcomers APS Bomet and Nyota FC this Staurday at the Bukhungu Stadium in friendly matches. Imbenzi says prior to the two test matches, the management will unveil the new players.The club has signed the trio of Norman Ogolla, Meshack Muyonga and Alphonce Ndonye from Mathare United with John Otieno returning to the team from the Nakuru based GDC.Former KCB captain Simon Abuko joined the team after leaving the bankers while Levis Okello was acquired from Nzoia Sugar.
