Talanta FC were the busiest club in the recently concluded FKF Premier League mid-season transfer window, signing a league-high 12 players while releasing 14.Among the team’s major incomings were those of defender Herit Mungai from KCB, keeper Brandon Obiero from Sofapaka, Lennox Kariuki of the Kariobangi Sharks, and Chris Opondo from Bidco United.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773586##The signings for Talanta, who are 16th in the league, are evidence of their quest to preserve their status in the top-tier.Jackline Juma’s side will however do that with the exit of key players, including winger December Kisakah, who has left to KCB; goalkeeper Gabriel Andika, now a free agent; Ian Omondi; Joshua Amunike; Augustine Kuta; and Kevin Maliachi.McCarthy impressed with quality as he takes charge of first Harambee Stars training sessionFollowing Talanta in regards to signings are Shabana and Mathare United, who both signed 10 players each.For Shabana, most of their incomings have already made their mark at Gusii, while Mathare in the last week saw their new marksman Donald Ange get off the mark in his return to the club from NSL’s Kibera Black Stars.Among the standout names Shabana acquired in the mid-season transfer window is former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Keith Imbali, whose signing was made possible after a special intervention.How Governor’s intervention helped Shabana beat AFC Leopards to Keith Imbali’s signatureOscar Juma, who was brought on from 3K FC, also created a buzz after scoring a brace minutes into his Shabana debut.The Glamour Boys, however, in that period, said their emotional farewell to Matthew Tegisi, who is now in top form at Tanzanian club Pamba Jiji.Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks both made nine signings each, with the latter perhaps having the most high-profile sale—that of winger Paul Jawa to French side Fleury 91 FC.Murang’a Seal and Tusker had the least transfer business, both signing three players while letting two leave.Tusker’s statement signing was that of Ugandan Denis Iguma from Uganda Police, with Seal acquiring the services of attacker Samuel Ndung’u from Bidco United.The Brewers, however, let go of influential midfielder Shaphan Siwa to Kagera Sugar and look to be missing his services upfront.Defending champions Gor Mahia, onto their third coach of the season, had an active mid-season highlighted by the return of their prodigal son Benson Omala, who severed ties with Lebanese club Al Safa.Gor Mahia clear air on return of Benson OmalaElsewhere, Kenya Police broke the bank for Mohammed Ali Bajaber from Nairobi City Stars and let go of the much maligned Patrick Matasi, who instead shifted base to Kakamega Homeboyz.Experienced players Jackson Macharia and Musa Mohammed were also cut from the squad.All the rundown on all clubs’ dealings can be found HERE.
