Fast-rising central defender Ian Omondi has officially parted ways with FC Talanta to join Mathare United.Omondi, who joined Talanta from FKF Division 2 side Leeds United in late 2022, has been a key figure in the team’s backline for the past two and a half years.
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His last appearance for Talanta came in their 2-1 loss to Posta Rangers.Having featured prominently for the club, Omondi has been a near-constant presence in the squad, playing full minutes in most matches except for the encounter against Nzoia Sugar, where he started on the bench but came on before halftime.Battle for top dominates fascinating FKFPL SaturdayHis contributions were instrumental in Talanta’s successful fight against relegation in the 2023/24 season, where they sealed their survival with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Gor Mahia in the decider.The talented defender departs Talanta after making 55 appearances, earning recognition as one of the fastest-rising defenders in the FKF Premier League.Announcing his move to Mathare United, Omondi expressed his excitement on social media, stating, “Officially a Slum Boy. 100% Grace. Let’s go Mathare United FC.”Omondi’s departure comes after Talanta lost some of its key players like Enock Machaka Momanyi, and experienced Augustine Kuta among others.##NAJAVA_MECA_8695893##With Omondi’s departure, FC Talanta coach Jackline Juma is expected to turn to young prospects to fill the void.One of the promising options is Miguel Osotsi, a standout player from Highway Secondary School, who led his team to their first-ever Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national games in 2024 after overcoming Western region giants Musingu Secondary School.Nairobi City Stars forward ‘hurt’ to leave clubAnother potential option is Elisha Otieno from Kisumu Day, a celebrated football powerhouse in the Nyanza region.Meanwhile, Talanta is currently in Sony Awendo Green Stadium in Nyanza for their clash against Mara Sugar.They will be looking to extend their dominance over the Sugarmen, having previously beaten them 2-0 in their last meeting on December 11, 2024, at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
