FKF Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC have set their sights on Zetech Sparks goalkeeper Samatha Akinyi as they aim to bolster the squad in readiness for the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal qualifier next month in Ethiopia.Bullets have so far landed five new faces including striker Emily Moranga and defender Norah Ann both from Vihiga Queens, Kenya Under20 skipper Jane Hato from Mathare United Women, midfielder Lorna Nyabuto from FK Apolonia and foward Bertha Omita from Gokulam Kerala, India.##NAJAVA_MECA_8224678##In an interview, the club’s CEO Chris Oguso said they are in talks with Akinyi and that they expect to seal the deal soon as per head coach Beldine Odemba’s request.“I can confirm that through our head coach Odemba we are in talks with Zetech Sparks to see if they will let their experienced keeper Samantha (Akinyi) join our camp.“She is a very talented keeper and her vast experience will help our side a lot ahead of the CECAFA tourney. Apart from her, there are also new recruits and we are looking forward to add more in readiness of the forthcoming tournament.”“We want to win CECAFA and qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League and that means we must have squad depth,” he told Citizen TV.Gor Mahia confirms return of Kenyan internationalShould a deal be struck, Akinyi is expected to compete for places against Mishi Mburu, who steered for the Law Enfocers last season, former Vihiga custodian Diana Tembesi and Akinyi Belinda.Akinyi joined Zetech Sparks through Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) partnership with Zetech University and talent recruitment agency Brighter Monday Kenya and in 2022, she graduated in Counselling and Psychology.FKFPL 2023/24 was a special season, says Kenya Police defenderOguso, who also doubles up as the Kenya Police FC CEO, confirmed that their women’s side are finalising their plans of having the team camp outside the country before taking part in the regional showpiece slated for August 17.“As the team management, we are in the final stages of identifying the country where our team will camp for some time before taking part in CECAFA and Uganda and Tanzania is our top target.“We believe our girls need proper preparations around the East Africa region and by doing so we shall have made a big stride.”Police were crowned FKF-WPL champions for the first time after topping the women’s league on 49 points, five above former champions Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets, who placed second and third respectively.
