AFC Leopards head coach Tom Juma has confirmed the departure of striker Ojo Olaniyi Fansami after two seasons with the club.The Nigerian joined Ingwe in 2021 and has been the club’s lead striker for the last two seasons. Following the expiration of his contract at the den, the player has opted against extending his stay at the den and has gone back home, where he has joined an unnamed team as per coach Juma.##NAJAVA_MECA_7390575##His departure is an untimely blow for Ingwe, who are serving a transfer ban and cannot sign players until they pay their former coach Patrick Aussems KES 20 million for breach of his contract. The club is engaging the Belgian with the hope of striking a deal before the transfer window closes in September.Juma, who was recently named Aussems’s replacement, says they have to replace the striker. He disclosed that the club has lost another two or three players and wants a maximum of ten fresh faces.”As you know, we have lost one player. Ojo Olaniyi has gone back home; he has decided to play in Nigeria. We have lost 2-3 other players and we have to replace them, and that is why we have to sign nine to ten players to strengthen the team across all departments,” he said.He emphasized on the importance of having the transfer embargo lifted. Juma believes the team could find itself fighting relegation next season if they are not allowed to recruit new players.”Our target will depend on the next one or two weeks. If we are not allowed to sign, I will be lying if I say we are going for the league. It will be difficult to survive in the league without new signings.”.Ingwe have new players already training with the team as they work towards having the ban lifted. The new players include the Nzoia Sugar FC quartet of Boniface Munyendo, Humphrey Katasi, Randy Bakari, and Hassan Beja. Others include Brian Mandela, a defender from Mwatate. Peter Thiongo, who was reportedly on his way out, and Cliff Nyakeya, a key Gor Mahia target, are also back with the club.Stars Abroad: Olunga on target as Okumu, Wanyama suffer setbacks
