Veteran Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper James Saruni says there is a huge possibility of the forthcoming 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation Premier League being his last at the competitive level. Saruni, is arguably the most-experienced player in the top tier having, debuted in 2007 with Mathare Youth before transitioning to the senior side the following year.He is the sole active player from the revered Mathare United squad that won the Kenyan Premier League in 2008 under the tutelage of coach Francis Kimanzi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8235035##Saruni, told Mozzart Sport that chances of hanging his gloves next year were high due to several factors among them is the need to create room for fresh blood.”All indicators point to my retirement next year. I might extend but the chances are slim I have played in the top tier for more than ten years and time is nearing for me to quit,” he said.Saruni says he will exit the stage a satisfied man having won the league, played for Harambee Stars and clinched the goalkeeper of the season award. Richards Bay confirms signing of Ian Otieno from Zesco UnitedThe 39-year-old was named the best goalkeeper in the 2020-2021 season and was at hand to congratulate Gor Mahia custodian Kevin Omondi, who was voted the best in the past term on Friday night.”I will leave the stage a happy player. I have won the awards and played for the national team. I have enjoyed playing the game and will exit with my head high,” he said.Ahead of the new season, Saruni will face competition for playing time from the youthful duo of Issa Emuria and Ricks Omondi.Anthony Akumu finds a new home in IranOmondi returns to the team upon graduating from the military training school while Emuria will be hoping to pick from where he left season.”We have great and young goalkeepers in the team. If there is a department we have depth and quality is the goalkeeping one. The future is secure in their hands,” he added.
