Ambitious FKF Premier League side, Kenya Police FC have pulled a major transfer coup, swooping for striker Derrick Otanga who had attracted interest from a couple of FKF Premier League and foreign clubs.The attacker, who was the league top scorer last season while with KCB, has been a free agent for weeks now after cutting ties with Libyan club Al-Ittihad Misurata last month and a host of clubs were hoping to sign him.##NAJAVA_MECA_7079889##League leaders Gor Mahia in particular thought they had landed the attacker after arriving at a verbal agreement and having him train with the team last week. But it is the law enforcers who have had the last laugh, the striker put pen to paper on Tuesday and will now play for Francis Baraza’s side in the second leg.”It is a done deal; Otanga is a Kenya Police FC player. An agreement was reached yesterday, and he has now signed his contract. He will be available for selection after our midweek match against Kariobangi Sharks,” a source within the law enforcers’ ranks told Mozzart Sport.Otanga started his top-flight career with Sony Sugar in 2017 before moving to Wazito FC in 2019. A year later, he crossed over to KCB, and after two seasons, he moved to Libya in October 2022.Meanwhile, the law enforcers are closing in on another major transfer with Tusker and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi edging closer to a move.Former KCB striker Derrick Otanga has cut ties with Libyan club, Al-Ittihad Misurata SC after four months.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/LrRK1MrZdT— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) February 19, 2023 Matasi tried to force a move to Police before the start of the season in what was a protracted transfer saga. He ended up being suspended by Tusker for boycotting training and, in the end, had to remain at the club.The Brewers have since softened their stance and have given the player and Police what have been described as ‘fair’ conditions that have to be met before a transfer can be concluded.”It’s close. Unlike at the start of the season, Tusker is willing to let him leave. There are just some fair conditions that have to be met before the deal can be concluded,” the source added.Kenya Police FC are offering Tusker FC Ksh 200,000 (Approximately USD 1600) for Patrick Matasi who has over 1 year left on his contract with the Brewers.Matasi is arguably the best goalkeeper in the EA region. Is this how low our football has sunk really?— Jeff Kinyanjui (@_JeffKinyanjui) August 16, 2022 Matasi’s imminent arrival means the club will no longer pursue goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo, who was viewed as an alternative to the Kenyan international. The seasoned custodian will replace Bonphas Munyasa, who recently exited the club.Elsewhere, Sofapaka have concluded the signing of former KCB captain Simon Abuko, and the winger is in line for his debut against Mathare United on Wednesday.Abuko was released by Kakamega Homeboyz a week ago. He had just lasted at the Kakamega-based side for four months before he was deemed surplus to requirements.Harambee Stars defender Clyde Senaji completes move to Malawian giantsAt Sofapaka, he is expected to replace Ambrose Sifuna, who has left the club after close to three years.
