Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi has expressed concerns about the transfer of lead striker Mathew Tegisi Momanyi to Pamba Jiji FC in Tanzania, suggesting the move may not be the best for the player.Tegisi left the Glamour Boys last week after a successful year at the club and is set to join the ambitious Tanzanian side, home to fellow Kenyan Christopher Oruchum. Pamba Jiji is also reportedly pursuing a Kenyan midfielder to strengthen their squad as they hope to move further away from the relegation zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586154##The move has sparked mixed reactions among football fans, with some questioning whether it is the right step for the player, although Tegisi remains confident that it is a positive career move.”It has been an incredible year, marked by both personal and professional growth. I’m deeply grateful to Shabana FC for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a fantastic team. This is a great opportunity for me to explore a new league and a new country. I see it as a crucial step toward my dream of playing in top leagues abroad,” he said in an interview.Kenyan athletes to bank more money in 2025 Wanda Diamond LeagueHowever, Okidi, who joined Shabana just two months ago, disagrees with the move, stating that Tegisi has the quality to play for a bigger club and in a more competitive league than the Tanzanian league.”Not to be disrespectful, but I believe that Tegisi has the quality to play for a bigger team and a bigger league outside Kenya and Tanzania. I don’t think he joined the right calibre of team, but we wish him well. We want him to excel and achieve his career goals.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8586155##Okidi revealed that the decision for Tegisi’s transfer had already been made when he joined Shabana, expressing regret that he could not intervene earlier.”It is definitely a big blow to lose him, but when I joined, the plan for him to leave was already well advanced, and there was nothing we could do. If I had been here earlier, maybe we could have advised him and the club differently,” he said.Shabana FC’s next match is scheduled for Sunday 5 January 2025 against Bandari FC in Ukunda.Nyaudo terms weekend win as new beginning for Ulinzi
