Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Division One outfit Compel FC is set to be active during the off-season transfer window as they aim to recruit experienced players in their bid for automatic promotion to the National Super League (NSL) next season.Compel narrowly missed out on promotion in their debut season in the third tier, finishing fourth with 52 points.The George Mutimba-led side was on track to secure a playoff spot, but a penultimate-day defeat to St. Joseph’s Youth dashed their hopes, with Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) beating them to the playoffs.##NAJAVA_MECA_8136747##In an interview, Mutimba, noted that the team needs seasoned players to enhance their chances of climbing to the NSL.He added that the current squad lacks the cutting edge to compete with the best sides in the league.”Many of our players are local and lack high-level experience. We plan to acquire players who know what they have and can deliver,” said Mutimba.”To get promoted to the NSL, we need to mix the current squad with high-quality players.”Harambee Stars Captain Michael Olunga laments lack of home advantage for World Cup qualifiersCompel started the first leg on a high note but lost momentum in the second leg following the departure of several key players, including top scorer Shadrick Simiyu, who joined FKF Premier League side Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).”Some of our players are leaving to join top clubs. We sold one player to KCB and another to Kakamega Homeboyz.”Two more are also departing, which will leave a gap that needs to be filled with experienced players,” Mutimba added.Shadrick Wamalwa netted 6️⃣ goals for Div 2 side Compel fc in a match that saw them obliterate Akegogi fc (Kisii County) 11-0 in the Cleo Malalah Super Cup,2023.Shadrick is a KCB FC January target according to @TeyaKev#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/cNwkCiMuJJ— Maggiee Sasha (@Maggiee_Sasha) December 26, 2023 The club will also organize trials to recruit new talents after the initial session conducted earlier this week failed to produce any exceptional talents.
