Kenyan international midfielder, Duncan Otieno, has officially announced his departure from Botswana’s Gaborone United, concluding a 16-month tenure with the club.This move comes as both parties have mutually agreed to part ways, marking the end of an association that began in August 2022 when Otieno joined the club from Kenya Police FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_7759327##During his inaugural season with Gaborone United, Otieno played a pivotal role, emerging as a key player for the team that narrowly missed out on clinching the league title.However, an unfortunate injury setback resulted in him losing his place in the starting lineup. In the ongoing campaign, Otieno found himself predominantly coming off the bench, signaling a shift in his role within the squad.Although his contract was originally slated to expire in August 2024, Otieno bids farewell to Gaborone United eight months ahead of schedule.In an interview with Mozzart Sport, he confirmed the amicable parting of ways and expressed his readiness for a new challenge.”It is true that I have parted ways with Gaborone United on mutual consent, and I will now be seeking a fresh challenge,” Otieno stated. The midfielder, who has previously featured for AFC Leopards, Kenya Police FC, and Posta Rangers, extended gratitude to everyone associated with the Botswana club.”I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Botswana, and I want to thank everyone within the club for the support that they accorded me during my time there. I leave with great memories and wish them well for the future.”Otieno’s professional journey began to flourish in 2014 when he made a mark at AFC Leopards, impressing for the youth team during the KPL U19 tournament. Promoted to the senior team in the same year, he went on to play for various clubs, including Ingwe, Posta Rangers, Nkana, and Power Dynamos in Zambia, before joining Gaborone United.As a full Kenyan international, Otieno was recently part of the national team summoned for the World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Seychelles. Despite being in the squad he did not feature in the matches.FKF governance crisis deepens as key members lodge complaints with FIFA
