In a bid to bolster their squad in readiness for the second phase of the season and avoid last season’s episodes that saw the team survive relegation narrowly, Football Kenya Federation Division One side Kibra United have signed nine players set to be unveiled in the coming days.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796503##The mass recruitment was necessary after the club lost a considerable number of arsenals at the start of the month and find themselves fifteenth on the 16-team table with 12 points from 14 outings so far this season.As per the club’s Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Billah Sebit, the team majored in players who will have an instant impact on Kibera’s survival quest and a strong finish to the campaign.“Our objective is to survive relegation and try to better our performances next season,” offered the club boss.Some of the notable names set to be unveiled by the Kibra-based club include the trio of Kibera Soccer midfielder John Muhoro, Paul Obonyo Odhiambo, and right back Walter Chitai, alongside defender Serge Expedit from third-tier strugglers Olympic Pirates.Others to have inked deals with the club are the Liberty Sports Academy duo of goalkeeper Michael Onyango and Edward Olak. Kibra United New Signings1. John Muhoro – Kibera Soccer (Mid)2. Paul Obonyo Odhiambo – Kibera Soccer (Mid)3. Walter Chitai – Kibera Soccer (R.B )4. Serge Expedit – Olympic Pirates (R.B )5. Michael Onyango-Liberty Sports Academy (G.K) #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/s20SAINI0N— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) January 15, 2024 Central defenders John Ojwang of John Nairuka Academy, Brian Okoth, and attacker Obadiah Saruni from Ongata Academy complete Kibra’s list of new assassins.Kibra have also parted ways with thirteen of the players who wiggled on the green grass for the club in the first quarter of the season and among them are the shock exit of goalkeeper Brian Odhiambo, Moses Osure, Billy Nyaoro, and Athman Mwamuye. How Gor Mahia managed to shoot down Kariobangi SharksMidfielders Kevin Moturi, Victor Maloba, Derrick Otieno, and Collins Chibole have also parted ways with the club.Paul Macharia, Tony Musa, Daniel Onyango, Maurice Okoth, and Clement Huncho Reis have all left the club upon the expiry of their contracts.”The signings are exciting, to say the least, we have blended young blood with experience, and with the caliber of coaches at their disposal, we expect nothing less than good results,” said Sebit, the club CEO.Talking points from National Super League Round Fifteen
