Naivas forward Ken Mutembei hasn’t lost hope in his bid to return to the top flight football as well as landing opportunities abroad despite missing the chance to try luck with Zambian giants Nkana. Mutembei was invited for trials by Nkana at the start of the month but didn’t hit the runaway citing personal reasons and thus, the opportunity slipped through his hands. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7370744##Much as the chance to play in a foreign league went up in the air, Mutembei is hopeful of attracting interest from the Kenyan giants and even from beyond the borders. “I am disappointed that I didn’t travel to Zambia for the trials. However l, I believe in second chances in life,” he said. Hagai keeps the faith despite Migori falter in first leg of playoffNaivas has already lost their best player in John Walubuka who ditched the club for a return to Bidco United. The forward, hit more than ten goals in the past term. Mutembei is not new in the Kenyan top flight having played for Posta Rangers between 2018 and 2021 albeit on loan from Naivas who ply trade in the National Super League. The forward joined Naivas in 2017 soon after completing his studies at Kathungi Boys High School where he schooled with Ulinzi Stars defensive midfielder Ibrahim Shambi. STARS ABROAD: Action for Okumu in friendly, Senaji remains sidelinedAfter his loan spell with Rangers expired, he returned to Naivas, playing for the shoppers for two seasons including the recently concluded one. “My contract with Naivas has ended and thus, I am open to making a move. I wouldn’t mind playing in the top flight again,” he added.
