FKF Premier League side Shabana FC will sign a minimum of ten players before the transfer window closes, coach Sam Okoth has disclosed.The Kisii-based side was promoted to the FKF Premier League after winning the National Super League last season. This marked their comeback to the top tier after 17 years of juggling between the second and third tiers of Kenyan football.##NAJAVA_MECA_7390575##Their return, many agree, will add much-needed impetus to the FKF Premier League due to the big fanbase that the club currently enjoys. In terms of numbers, they enjoyed the biggest home support in Kenyan football last season, with AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia the other sides attracting substantial crowds.The team is set to beef up its squad in the coming days. They have already identified their transfer targets, with whom the management is currently engaging, and the tactician wants to bring on board a minimum of ten players.”KPL is a tough competition. We are signing at least 10 players. We have already identified the targets, and the management has already engaged them. We hope this process will be completed before the league kicks off,” he told the Star.The club was interested in Douglas Mokaya, but the player opted to join Bidco United, and another target, Charles Momanyi, is expected to stay at Tusker FC after being named captain. Matano pays glowing tribute to MienoThe club has reportedly let go of six players. Among them is striker Cornelius Juma, who has returned to Kenya Police FC after a short loan stint with the club. The Nigerian duo of Major Adevie Derima and Prince Mitto Ake have reportedly left the club as well.Former FC Talanta Midfielder Morris Dukuly, Dennis Wafula, and ex Mwatate United striker Cornelius Lusaka have also been released from the club upon expiry of their contracts.Morris Dukuly joined the glamour boys on a short term deal in the mid season transfer window from Football Kenya Federation Premier League outfit FC Talanta and went ahead to establish his spot in the team. He was influential figure in the Tore Bobe promotion run scoring four times and further assisting two goals .The lanky midfielder is understood to have received offers from other Premier League clubs with a return to Talanta on the horizon. National Super League (NSL) side Naivas FC have also registered interest in the Liberian. Net buster Lusaka was one of the marque signings by Sammy Okoth in January transfer window but his game time at the club was limited following emergence lethal duo of Isaac Otieno and Vincent Nyabuto. Ivorian Derima Adevie, Prince Mitto and Dennis Wafula had their minutes reduced at the club and will be aiming to to seal a return to football soon. The Kisii based club is already in talks with Young Bulls striker Alex Kazungu Mwalimu among other experienced top flight players. Tusker confirm defender’s departure
