Former national U20 goalkeeper Bixente Otieno has left KCB following the expiry of his two-year contract.”I have left KCB; the management decided not to extend my stay at the club,” he revealed.Interestingly, Otieno leaves KCB without playing a single match throughout his two-year stint at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8235053##In his debut season, the former Gor Mahia youth product was primarily an understudy to Harambee Stars keepers Byre Omondi and Gabriel Andika.The arrival of Farouk Shikalo and Brian Olang’o from Kakamega Homeboyz and AP’s Bomet, respectively, during the 2023–24 season complicated his chances of getting playing time.Shikalo was the preferred starter with Olang’o and Andika offering support.Seasoned Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper James Saruni sets retirement dateHowever, the former Wazito goalkeeper has disclosed that he plans to return to action as soon as possible before the new 2024–25 season begins.”I’m currently a free agent and ready to listen to offers as I look towards finding a new home ahead of the new season,” he said.KCB have acquired Nzoia Sugar goalkeeper Fredick Munyendo and are likely to sign Harambee Stars goalkeeper Bonphas Munyasa from Murang’a Seal.Aside from Munyendo and Munyasa, the club, currently led by newly-appointed coach Patrick Odhiambo, is anticipated to add more players to the roster in order to improve on last season’s performance.Bad day in office for Joseph Okumu as Reims suffer heavy defeat in JapanFrancis Khairo, the banker’s former marksman, will return to the club after a six-month stint with Bandari.Bidco’s Lameck Oyoo, Murang’a Seal midfielder Dennis Maruti, Posta Rangers winger Patrick Otieno, Bandari’s James Kinyanjui, and Nairobi United’s Rodgers Oporia are also set to join the team.
