Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu featured for KAA Gent in the team’s 2-0 win over Dutch top-tier side FC Utrecht in a friendly match on Wednesday evening. Danish attacker Andrew Hjulsager gave Gent the lead heading into the breather with Malick Fofana doubling the lead just before the hours mark. The win will give the club’s managers a reason to smile after last Saturday’s 1-2 loss to NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. ⚽️⚽️ Andrew + Malick = 0-2 #utrgnt pic.twitter.com/Gt7UXFuzTw— KAA Gent (@KAAGent) July 12, 2023 Okumu’s future at Gent continues to be in doubt though as all indications are that he is headed to the French Ligue 1 to play for Reims. The club earlier today announced the signing of Moroccan international Ismael Kandouss from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
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The highly-rated centre-back is believed to be Okumu’s replacement as the Kenyan’s move to France will be confirmed in the coming days. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7367722##Joseph Okumu’s move to Reims imminentOkumu showered with praise despite Gent’s Saturday loss