Daniel Otieno was on Wednesday unveiled as a Sofapaka SC player ahead of the 2023-24 Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season.The former Mathare United attacking midfielder penned a one-year deal to seal the move and has since started training with the Batoto Ba Mungu. In an interview with Mozzart Sport, the left-footed player, who honed his skills at Gor Mahia Youth said that Sofapaka Chairman Elly Kalekwa personally sought for his services and he couldn’t turn him down.The player equally acknowledged the role of his agent is sealing the move.”When Prezda (Elly Kalekwa) comes calling, it’s hard to turn him down,” the player said.”I had offers from Nairobi City Stars, Tusker FC amongst others, but it was the Sofapaka offer that we chose,” he added. Fiston Abdoul Razak aims to revive Sofapaka’s fortunes”Prezda is a fatherly figure and his offer was best, and I’m happy to be part of the Sofapaka family,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_7403409##Otieno was part of the Mathare United squad that got relegated after finishing second from bottom in previous FKFPL season.Nonetheless, he shone brightest, scoring crucial goals for the Slum Boys after they unsuccessfully sought to stay afloat. In total, he netted six times, most being match winners.”I want to continue from where I left last season and if possible score ten or more goals.” Otieno grateful to Mathare as he departsThe new FKFPL season is set to commence towards the end of August. Sofapaka will face defending champions Gor Mahia in the opener slated for Saturday, 26th August 2023.The 2009 champions will then face Bandari and Posta Rangers in their next two fixtures.
