Harambee Stars midfielder William Wilson Lenkupae has been released by his Australian club, Central Coast Mariners.The 23-year-old was among the five players that the club confirmed their departures, largely for becoming surplus to requirements after making limited appearances.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLenkupae’s departure was confirmed through a statement on the club’s official website on Thursday, 27 June evening.“The club can also confirm Noah Smith, Will Wilson (Lenkupae), and Sasha Kuzevski have all departed the club upon the expiry of their contracts, whilst Jack Warshawsky has taken up an opportunity in the NPL,” reads part of the statement.Gor Mahia coach wary of Nairobi United ahead of Sunday’s Mozzart Bet Cup showdownLenkupae, who can also play as a winger as has been the case at the national team, has had a rather difficult time at the club since joining in August 2023.In the just concluded season, the Kenyan-Austalian made just five appearances out of a possible 26 with his last appearance traced back to January in a 4-1 loss to Sydney in the A-League.Lenkupae was largely first known to Kenyans when he was named in the first squad by Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy after his appointment for the matches against The Gambia and Cameroon in March.##NAJAVA_MECA_8995148##The midfielder who traces his roots to Samburu County announced his arrival when he came on as a substitute to score a 96th-minute equalizer on his debut in a 3-3 draw with the Gambia.The goal earned him a place in the starting 11 for the Cameroon clash in Nairobi three days later, where he was impressive in his first match before the Kenyan crowd.The former Melbourne Victory man was also part of the Kenyan team that played back to back friendlies against Chad early June where he played both matches.Scottish club provide transfer update on Richard Odada after loan moveJoining the four players released by Mariners is Sudan-born Australian international Alou Kuol, whose second stint comes to an end after finding a yet-to-be-named club.The 2020 Mariners academy graduate made over 100 appearances for the Mariners in his two spells as he transferred to Bundesliga club Stuttgart in 2021 before returning in July 2023.“The Central Coast Mariners thank all departing players for their efforts and wish them all the best in their future endeavours,” said Mariners in their statement.Kipyegon vows to break Four-Minute mile barrier after stirring Paris attempt
