Former KCB and Sofapaka captain, Michael Kibwage is set to sign for Tusker FC when the mid-season transfer window swings open on 27th February 2023, Mozzart Sport can report.The central defender has been out of action for close to one-and-a-half years after a contractual dispute between him and Batoto ba Mungu saw him locked out of football. A move to terminate his contract with the club over nonpayment of his salary for four months resulted in a court tussle and in the end, the player was forced to see out his contract from the bleachers.##NAJAVA_MECA_6937485##His former coach at AFC Leopards Robert Matano offered him an opportunity to train with the Brewers from November 2022 and having impressed, he is set to earn a deal with the team with Matano keen on beefing up the defence that has been letting in goals this season, unlike last season where they were known for their defensive solidity, Matano’s troops have appeared shaky this season with just two clean sheets in seven matches so far this campaign. The departure of Christopher Oruchum has been pointed as a possible cause of the instability.“Kibwage will sign for Tusker, he has been impressive in training and once the window opens he will be among the first signings that the club will make. He has worked with coach Robert Matano, he in fact handed him his top flight debut at AFC Leopards and he is a player that he believes will strengthen the team,” a source close to the developments told Mozzart Sport.The team has already parted ways with midfielders Clyde Senaji and Apollo Otieno and it is an area that Matano is expected to strengthen as well. Nzoia Sugar duo of Joseph Mwangi and Kevin Juma have been linked with a move to Ruaraka having training with the team before the start of the season. The two clubs however failed to agree on a transfer fee and the players had to return to Sudi Stadium.Other players linked with a move to the Ruaraka based side is Nyota FC duo of Ian Nyongesa and Victor Akwanyi. Nyongesa is a central midfielder while Akwanyi is an exciting winger.Tusker top the log with 18 points after seven rounds of league matches, they have lost just one game all season, the defeat came against Bandari FC a week ago. Next for them is a Saturday league match against Nzoia Sugar FC at the Ruaraka Grounds.Mathare confident of avoiding relegation after three years of close shaves
