Bandari FC are set to be active during the mid-season transfer window, running from January to February, as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the second leg of the FKF Premier League season.The Dockers, currently sixth on the league table with 22 points, are five points behind leaders KCB FC with a game in hand, keeping them in contention for their first-ever league title 14 games into the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_8598361##The club aims for a strong second leg and plans to bring in new players when the transfer window opens on Friday 31 January. According to vice-chairman Twaha Mbarak, they are already in discussions with potential signings, many of whom will become free agents at the end of the year.“We will definitely be signing players to strengthen the team for the second half of the season. We are in talks with several players, but we can’t reveal their names yet as they are still contracted elsewhere,” Mbarak said.Baron Ochieng on how Robert Matano converted him into a wingerHe also outlined the areas where the club will seek reinforcements, with the exception of the goalkeeping department. The defense is a particular concern following a knee injury to captain Andrew Juma, along with the absence of Ugandan defender Edward Satulo due to injury.“The goalkeeping department is the only area we may not touch. However, our defense needs attention with Juma out for a long time after surgery and Satulo also sidelined. We’ll be looking to sign at least one defender,” Mbarak added.“We also plan to strengthen our midfield and attack to ensure we remain competitive for the second phase of the season.”Karamoja Super Cup finals set for Saturday in KakamegaBandari has lost midfielder Shashiri Nahimana, whose contract expired, with the Burundian set to join Tanzania’s Pamba Jiji. However, the club is keen to retain long-serving Ugandan midfielder William Wadri, whose contract is nearing its end.“We’ve only lost Shashiri, and we wish him well in his next chapter. As for Wadri, we want him to stay and will soon open discussions for a contract renewal,” Mbarak concluded.Bandari will face Shabana FC in their next league fixture on Sunday 5 January.Shabana’s Brian Michira on how he will cope with Mathew Tegisi’s absence
