Football Kenya Federation Division One outfit Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) has beaten competition from FKF Premier League side Nzoia Sugar FC and NSL entity Darajani Gogo to the signature of highly rated SS Assad striker Alex Mwalimu Kazungu.Kazungu has been hunting for a new home after a dramatic end to his union with the Sea Lions of Ukunda following a row over his payment.##NAJAVA_MECA_7769469##Mwalimu joined Assad at the start of the season from third-tier club Young Bulls after an incredible season that saw him score 18 goals.Before severing ties with Nassor Mwakoba, who coached Simba Gii, the attacker had bagged four goals and three assists in ten league matches.His prolific goal records—44 goals in the past three seasons—made him a hot cake for clubs plying trade in competitive leagues, with Nzoia, Shabana, Darajani Gogo, and Ruiru Hot Stars all keen to secure his services in January.However, it is MOFA who have won the race even before the transfer window is formally opened, as per the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Victor Ogada.In an interview with Mozzart Sport, the club administrator confirmed sealing the deal while awaiting the completion of regulatory processes, among them the formal opening of the player registration phase.”We have a deal in principle with Kazungu; he will join us once the transfer window is officially on and upon completion of regulatory processes,” stated the club boss, who is an elder brother to Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga.Why SS Assad’s top striker Alex Mwalimu wants outOn his side, Kazungu hailed the move, stating that it offers an ample chance of achieving his dream of turning pro and featuring for the Kenya National Team.”I am praying for the deal. With MOFA, I can easily scale the heights to international football. I believe at the club I will be exposed to top coaches, and that will allow me to improve my game and dream of the national team,” offered Kazungu.The Homa Bay-based club is expected to bolster its squad ahead of the second quarter of the third tier in a bid to battle competitors to the automatic promotion slot.Matano: We’re just getting into our rhythmUnder the tutelage of Kassim Otieno, MOFA are placed 5th on the sixteen-team table with 21 points after 12 matches, five points behind leaders GFE 105 FC.
