Malawian giants, the Nyasa Big Bullets, have confirmed the arrival of former Kenya U20 defender Collins Okumu on a one-year deal.Okumu joins the Bullets after weeks of trials with the club and becomes the second Kenyan to sign for the club after Clyde Senaji, whose signing was confirmed hours ago by the Malawian champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_7079894##”FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club can confirm the signing of Kenyan defender Collins Odhiambo Okumu on a one-year deal as a free agent until 2024,” read part of the statement from the club.”The People’s Team has moved to bolster defensive options as Okumu becomes the second Kenyan centre-half ahead of the 2023 season following the announcement of Clyde Sinaji’s signing on Tuesday afternoon”.Just like Senaji, the central defender impressed head coach Kalisto Pasuwa during his three-week trial with the club, including his involvement in the 2023 Pre-Season International Bonanza over the weekend. He came on as a second-half substitute during the 0-0 draw against Mozambican Ferroviário de Nampula on Friday before he played full minutes in our 1-0 loss to UD Songo on Sunday.Harambee Stars defender Clyde Senaji completes move to Malawian giantsSpeaking to the Bullets’ media soon after signing the deal, Okumu said playing for the Malawi champions will give him a good platform to showcase his talent.”It’s a good platform to showcase my talent, and I believe the Bullets are a big team. I am looking forward to the new challenge, and I promise to work hard because I believe in myself,” he reacted.The former Sony Sugar, Thika United, Posta Rangers, and Bidco United defender lauded the fans for the support they showed the team during the just-ended 2023 Pre-Season Bonanza, where he made his debut.Ovella Ochieng’s teammate dies in SA after collapsing in training”It was a nice environment because, judging by the experience, the fans push you to work extra hard, and playing in front of them was a plus for me. I thank them for the support they gave me on Sunday.”
