Harambee Stars defender Nabilai Kibunguchy has been dropped by Major Soccer League Next Pro (MLSNP) side Orlando City B.Kibunguchy who was born in the United States to Kenyan parents joined the club in 2023 from Minnesota United 2 and has been part of the team for the last two seasons.How Swedish-based midfielder encouraged Nairobi City Stars after last minute heartbreakThe 26-year-old made his international debut on 20 November 2023 when he came on in the 89th minute of Kenya’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Seychelles where Stars won 5-0.In a statement by the club on its official website, Orlando City B confirmed the departure of the Kenya international alongside five others whose contracts have elapsed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580134##“The contracts of forwards Wilfredo Rivera and Yeiler Valencia; midfielders Imanol Almaguer and Diego Pareja; and defenders Manuel Cocca and Nabi Kibunguchy have expired,” read the statement in part.On the other hand, The Lions have promoted midfielder Colin Guske and retained Gustavo Caraballo, Jhon Solis and Zakaria Taifi who have contracts through 2025.Shikanda urges Victor Wanyama to retire at AFC LeopardsIn all his two seasons with the club, Kibunguchy helped Orlando reach the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs in the club’s three-year participation in the league.Orlando City SC VP of Soccer Operations and Technical Director Ricardo Moreira appreciated the departing players for their service to the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580167##“First, I want to start by thanking all of the players who are leaving us at the end of this year. Their hard work and dedication have continued to push this club even further forward, and we are grateful for all they’ve done,” said Moreira.Moreira went ahead to elucidate the club’s achievements and plans ahead of the new season.Dan Shikanda tears into referee after controversial call in AFC Leopards’ draw“This was another year of progress for Orlando City B with the team qualifying for the playoffs for the second-straight year and we saw a lot of growth among the players, especially in their own individual development, which is our ultimate goal. Heading into 2025, we have high goals for OCB and are excited to reset and begin the work to reach the next steps in this project,” he concluded.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580177##
