Kenyan international Collins Sichenje has finally sealed a loan move to Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura from Swedish giants AIK.Sichenje is expected to be attached to the Finish side up to the end of the year according to information provided by the club on its verified accounts.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142324##The versatile player who can play as a central defender and in the midfield underwent medical tests on Thursday after the two clubs agreed on the loan deal.Sichenje, formally joined AIK in May last year from AFC Leopards and debuted for the club in a UEFA Europa Conference League match against Ukrainian side Vorskla Poltava.He penned a four-year-long deal with AIK who have a high affinity for Kenyan players.💛🖤 WELCOME TO KUOPIO COLLINS SICHENJE💎 Puolustaja Collins Sichenje liittyy kuopiolaisjoukkueen riveihin kauden 2023 kestävällä lainasopimuksella Ruotsin suurseurasta AIK:sta. 📰Lue lisää:https://t.co/3SPns3U5It#BANZAI #KuPS #Veikkausliiga pic.twitter.com/7a5KRtCsWb— Kuopion Palloseura (@KuPS1923) March 31, 2023 The towering player was used in eight league matches and went on to play in four Conference League duels.His positive start to life in Sweden did not last long as opportunities to express himself on the pitch began to dwindle partly due to the change of tacticians.The limited game time saw AIK strike a loan deal with Kuopion in order for him to gain more experience.Sichenje who traveled back to Europe after withdrawing from the Harambee Stars camp last week said he was raring to go in the new home.”It feels really good to be here and I’m ready for this joint project. I want to help the team towards common goals and give my all to this club. I believe that my strengths will be useful for the team and we will be able to fight for the victory in the Veikkausliiga together,” he told club media.Collins Sichenje linked with loan move to FinlandKuopion head coach Pasi Tuutti said he was pleased to have the Green Commando product on his side.”We have been wrestling with the players downstairs all winter. In addition to injuries, turnover is natural after last season’s success. The best players in the Veikkausliiga continue their journey to bigger circles, deservedly so.”Collins is the right choice to fill the gap that has been created. Aggressiveness and readiness to fight bring us much-needed tools for various implementations of game plans,” he is quoted on the club’s website
