Central defender Omar Swaleh Mwandaru has revealed that he will leave the Somali Premier League (SPL) when the season concludes.Mwandaru was part of the contingent of Kenyan players that ventured to the Horn of Africa at the start of the year, searching for better opportunities.Before the move, the 24-year-old defender played for FKF Premier League outfit Ulinzi Stars for six months before transferring to Jeenyo SC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8158436##Mwandaru has also been a standout player at Fortune Sacco and Shabana FC, having risen through the youth ranks of Bandari FC.He was set for a stint in the Kenya Premier League with APS Bomet in 2022 before the season was nullified.In a previous interview with Mozzart Sport, Swaleh said his hunger for game time motivated him to move, hoping it would be a stepping stone in his career.“I moved to Somalia because I felt I needed more time to better my career,” explained the former SS Assad defender.NSL: Nairobi United edge MCF to mount pressure on Naivas as promotion race reaches fever pitchAfter helping Jeenyo secure another chance in the top tier and transforming the team into a title contender, Mwandaru has no intention of extending his stay in the league.He aims to move to the FKF Premier League or the Tanzania Premier League, with several teams interested in his services.Mozzart Sport understands that the defender has been offered to twelve-time Kenya Premier League (KPL) champions AFC Leopards, the 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup winners Kakamega Homeboyz, and an unnamed club in Oman.Additionally, recently promoted side APS Bomet is courting his services, having already established contact with the versatile defender.“I don’t have any intentions of extending my stay here. I came for playing time, and that has been achieved. Therefore, it is time to get a new challenge,” Mwandaru told Mozzart Sport.“I am looking forward to gracing the FKF Premier League or the Tanzania Premier League. Already, a few clubs in the aforementioned leagues are aware that I am available for a move. Let’s wait and see what happens in the coming days,” he added.Paul Were pleased with his contribution in Mathare’s quest for promotionMwandaru will leave the SPL a happy man, having scored three goals from a central position and registered six clean sheets.His achievements will add to his impressive curriculum vitae, which includes previous stints at SS Assad, Bandari Youth, and Fortune Sacco.
