Hours after bundling out his former boss Bandari from the Mozzart Bet Cup, seasoned striker Meshack Karani has received a boost in reviving his career with National Super League clubs keen to acquire his services.Karani scored the winning goal for the ambitious fourth-tier side Bungoma Stars on Sunday to send packing the top-flight league giant and book a date with another Premier League side FC Talanta in the round of 32 in the Cup competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_7828771##The 33-year-old has December exploits to thank for the sudden rise after impressing in the Cleo Malalah Super Cup tournament that made him the talking point for most of the local coaches that had filled Mumias Complex.Known for his hard stand, Karani turned down several offers to link with the Bungoma-based club but now Mozzart Sport can exclusively report that it is second-tier side Mara Sugar that has won his heart and the well-traveled forward will be a miller before the end of the week.Confirming the development, the Sugar Men head coach Benedict Wanjala, who previously worked with Karani at Chemelil Sugar said the club had made the first steps in acquiring the striker, adding that he is viewed by many as a direct replacement to the departed Philemon Nyakwaka“The team is complete but we are going to add a striker after Nyakwaka exit, we have two in the camp and a third one joining from Bungoma Stars,” offered Wanjala.“I will be working with Karani once again with him you can be sure with scoring and goals are what win matches. The deal will be sealed before the end of the week,” stated the former Mombasa Elite gaffer.FKF Div. One: Talking points from weekend actionMara Sugar are close to agreeing terms with Bungoma Stars striker Meshack Karani Karani is viewed as a perfect replacement for Philemon Nyakwaka. Full story on @MozzartSportKe#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/eb7PnCeGDF— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) January 29, 2024 Karani initially had stints with Kakamega Homeboyz, Sofapaka, Bandari, Chemelil Sugar, Mathare United, and Kariobangi Sharks with the last league appearance coming in Abana Ba Ingo colors.He will be expected to steer the Millers’ attack alongside other two new acquisitions: Luanda Villa’s Mike Isabwa and former APS Bomet man Dennis Cheruiyot.“He is bringing quality and experience to the club, together with Isabwa and Cheruiyot, they are going to torment defenders at will,” concluded Wanjala.Other new faces at Mara include defenders Polycarp Luvanda from Mombasa Elite, Derrick Kipkoech from Silibwet Leons, and immediate former Luanda Villa captain Vincent Mulama. FKF Div. One: Talking points from weekend action
