Kakamega Homeboyz have bolstered their goalkeeping position by signing Simon Masaka from Sofapaka on a two-year-long deal.Consequently, Masaka, who has a single Harambee Stars cap under his belt becomes the first mid-season acquisition for Homeboyz.The club’s team manager Boniface Imbenzi revealed that Masaka put pen to paper on Friday after agreeing on the offer and securing a release letter from Sofapaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796085##“Masaka has joined us after successful negotiations,” he told Mozzart Sport.The former Soy United goalkeeper will battle for the number one role with national U18 team shot-stopper Ibrahim Wanzala and Ugandan national James Ssetuba.Masaka earned his maiden Harambee Stars call-up in May last year when the team preparing for the Four Nations tournament in Seychelles.The arrival of the young goalkeeper means that Homeboyz will most likely grant the experienced Faruk Shikalo his request.Kakamega Homeboyz boss Odhiambo outlines transfer plansImbenzi revealed that Shikalo, who featured sparingly for the club in the first leg, had appealed, meaning that the odds of him leaving are high.“Shikalo has requested for the termination of his contract although we are yet to decide on his case,” said Imbenzi.Besides Shikalo, Imbenzi disclosed that attacking midfielder Shami Mwinyi had put in a similar request.Both Mwinyi and Shikalo joined Homeboyz last year and it will be interesting to see if Homeboyz will let them go.“Mwinyi also wants out as well,” added Imbenzi.Meet Collins Lumumba: The ardent fan igniting Kenyan stadiumsMeanwhile, Homeboyz are expected to release the duo of John Otieno and George Odiwuor.The exit of the two central defenders means the club will have to strengthen the department as the team has one fit center-back.“We will have to bring in defenders as we have massive gaps in the department. Injuries have not been kind to our defenders as well,” confirmed Imbenzi.
