The newly restructured National Super League (NSL) outfit Mombasa United has acquired 24 players to strengthen their squad ahead of the new second-tier campaign.The team will be competing in the second division for the first time after partnering with Mombasa Elite at the end of last season.Leading the list of new signings is experienced Congolese striker Yema Mwana, who returns to Kenya after a stint with Tanzania Premier League side Coastal Union.Mwana is well-acquainted with Kenyan football, having previously played for the now-defunct Nairobi Stima, Sony Sugar, and Kakamega Homeboyz, and is best remembered for his time with Bandari.”He brings much-needed experience. We are building a team that will compete, not just participate in the league,” said a source at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8321974##In addition to Mwana, the club has also signed Dennis Magige and goalkeeper Sheikh Aleele from Bandari. Other new signings include David Wanyama, Renson Wakalo, Mbarak Musa, and Omar Somobwana.The duo of Ramadhan Salim and Ramadhan Mwanzia join from Mombasa Stars, along with Lugogo from Murang’a Seal, Answar Shamun from Gogo, Swaleh Chacha from Bandari, Harun Pamba from SS Assad, Ronald Okinyi from Bandari Youth, Moses Gitau from Congo Boyz, Sammy Mwendwa from Naivas, and Benard Odundo from Talanta.Experienced goalkeeper Rajab Chai, Junior Masinde, Tila Okello, Omar Hamisi, and Jack Watee complete the list of new signings.Sofapaka still in trouble as FKF releases off-season transfer listIn a previous interview, Mombasa United CEO Nick Arunga stated that they aim to compete for a place in the top tier and that the community will feel a stronger sense of ownership with the club “that directly connects with them.”Arunga added, “We are looking to build a strong team that will be more connected to the locals. Bandari is our team, but there’s no problem having another alternative in the KPL.”He continued, “We have plans to establish the first community team in Mombasa and the coastal region. Other communities have bigger community teams, and now it’s our time.””We’ve implemented a branding strategy, we’ll have our members help us attract more fans, and we’re also seeking suitable sponsors for our growth,” he added.Mombasa United will start the season with a trip to APS Bomet on Saturday 28 September.New date for Junior Starlets’ training camp in Spain
