Tusker FC have unleashed their financial muscle yet again by acquiring Murang’a Seal winger Erick Balecho on a two-year deal.Balecho had been stationed at Seal for four years and was part of the squad that inspired the club to automatic promotion to the top tier last year.The winger was to exit the club in February but opted to stay put despite interest from several top flight clubs.Balecho, an alumnus of Cheza Sports Academy, becomes the third player to join the club this week after Dennis Wanjala and Jacob Onyango who joined from Nairobi City Stars and Sofapaka respectively.Reacting to the move, the left-footed player could not hide his joy after making the move to the 12-time champions whom he hopes to help win more titles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228514##“I am thrilled to be joining such a prestigious club with a strong tradition of success. I look forward to contributing to the team’s ambitions and achieving great things together. Personally, it is a great leap and a challenge I am willing to take on,” he said in an interview with club’s media.Former Gor Mahia defender Bernard Ondiek opens up on little-known career in medical fieldTusker CEO Sam Nzau said Balecho’s speed and technical prowess compelled his office to get his signature.“We are delighted to welcome Balecho to our team. His speed, technical ability, and tactical awareness make him a valuable asset as we prepare for the new season. “The coaches picked him out as one who would suit perfectly into their philosophy and as the management, we did everything we could to land his signature,” said Nzau.The former champions have been on a signing spree in recent days, bringing in players who will plug in the massive gaps left in the team following the departure of 11 players.The Brewers parted ways with eleven players last week after their contracts with the club expired.Tusker complete swoop for Sofapaka youngster OnyangoConsequently, the management and technical bench diped into the transfer market, and are expected to bring in more players on board before crossing the border to Uganda for advanced pre-season preparations.Balecho, a Mount Kenya University graduate, is also a journalist by profession.
