FKF Premier League side Ulinzi Stars on Sunday bid farewell to winger Javan Omondi, who is departing the club after just under two years for the United States of America.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe left-footed winger has received a full football scholarship from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, and after securing his visa, he is now set to depart the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977562##On Sunday, during their match against Gor Mahia at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, his club gave him a befitting sendoff with a guard of honour and a jersey signed by the players and staff of the club.In a statement, the club bid the youngster goodbye and wished him well at his new home in the US.“It was an emotional moment today as we bid farewell to Javan Omondi, who played his final match for Ulinzi Stars FC before he left to join his new team in the United States,” read the statement in part.FKF responds to criticism from former CEO aspirant“Javan was honoured by his teammates with a guard of honour — a symbol of respect, brotherhood, and the incredible journey we’ve shared. Go chase your dreams, Javan. Your Ulinzi family will always be proud of you.”Omondi was acquired by the club straight from school after sitting for his KCSE exams at St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale in 2023.This came after an electrifying performance during the nationals played in Kakamega, where the Saints sealed the title after overcoming Dagoretti High School in the final.He has been a cog in the team’s attack, with the good performances earning him a place in the AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt, where he started the second game against Tunisia, and came off the bench against Morocco and Nigeria as Kenya exited the tournament in the group stage.Tusker striker Ryan Ogam opens up on how failed transfer deals affected himUlinzi have been largely underwhelming this season and are currently just above the drop zone at 37 points.They end the season with a match against Shabana FC at the Gusii Stadium on Saturday.It is unclear whether Omondi will feature in the final game or if he departs the club immediately.Wanyonyi dominates in Stockholm with 800m World Lead
