Kenya Under-23 striker Sydney Lokale is among the eleven players dropped by DR Congo football giants FC Saint Eloi Lupopo with reports linking him a move to AFC Leopards.The club announced the decision as part of a major transition aimed at creating a formidable side for the upcoming league campaign.”The St Eloi Lupopo Football Club today announces its decision not to renew, after several seasons of collaboration, the contracts of twelve players,” the club stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8224831##This move is part of a broader strategy to rejuvenate the team and build a competitive squad for future challenges.”The sports committee would like to express its gratitude to Seraphin Ngondo, Lita Demani, Aime Tshiyen, Kartier Dembele, Merdi Masamba, Héritier Kasongo, Abdou Tchatakora, Junior Bayanho, Sydney Lokale, Issifou Bourahana, Dimitri Bissiki, and Patou Kabangu for their contributions to the successes and achievements of the club over the past four years,” the club’s statement added.Matano returns to Sofapaka after cutting ties with TuskerLokale joined the club in 2022 from FKF Premier League side KCB FC, though his stay at the Bankers was marked by inconsistent results that derailed his development and the club’s targets.During his time at Kariobangi Sharks, Lokale scored the decisive goal that handed Sharks the FKF Premier League Super Cup over Gor Mahia.He previously had stints abroad with Helsinki IFK in Finland and also represented Kenya in the Under-20 and Under-23 national teams.Police CEO Chris Oguso targets officers in major fan driveBack home, Mozzart Sport understands that twelve-time Kenya Premier League champions AFC Leopards are set to sign Lokale as they aim to form a strong squad to compete for the league title next season.
