Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) money bags Kenya Police have won the race to sign highly-rated FC Talanta defender Brian Okoth.The left-footed center-back formed a key part of the Ken Kenyatta team and was one of the most sought players in the ongoing registration window with defending champions Gor Mahia, Mozzart Bet Cup reigning champions Kakamega Homeboyz, and AFC leopards all keen to land his services. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7837896##However, after days of negations, white smoke could be seen from Police Sacco Stadium with the law enforcers announcing the acquisition of the former Vihiga Bullets guard through their social media handles.Okoth made his top-flight league debut in 2022 with Bullets joining from the now-defunct Shaviringa United in the fourth tier before switching to Talanta FC in February 2022 and his acquisition spells good fortunes for the law enforcers who are expected to mount a formidable title battle in the second phase of the league. This move makes Okoth the fourth signing for Police FC in this transfer window following the arrivals of former Leopards captain and midfielder Duncan Otieno who joined from Botswana’s Gaborone United and former Gor Mahia winger Samuel Onyango alongside Tanzanian striker Rashid Mchelenga.Homeboyz land defender from Tanzanian clubHe will be expected to compete for a starting berth with the experienced Harun Shakava, Musa Mohammed, and David Ochieng in the backline to strengthen the club’s defense.The law enforcers currently sit sixth in the Kenya Premier League standings with 30 points and are 13 points behind league leaders Gor Mahia.The two sides face off this Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex with Gor keen to extend their invisible run this term and stroll towards a 21st league title.
