Kenya Police FC have beaten several Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) top guns to the signature of highly-rated FC Talanta central defender Brian Okoth.Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia, their eternal rivals AFC Leopards, four-time league winners Ulinzi Stars, and reigning Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kakamega Homeboyz had all registered interest in the player.However, Police had the last laugh after managing to convince the left-footed centre-back to join the club that has in the past demonstrated its deep pockets as far as signing players is concerned.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812098##While the rest of the interested clubs offered a football contract, Mozzart Sport understands that Police catalyzed the negotiations by dangling the employment carrot on the path of the player.Okoth is expected to play his last game for Talanta this weekend against Bidco United before crossing to Police next week.Brian Okoth- FC TalantaJoined Talanta in the mid-season transfer window from Vihiga Bullets.He is in his first season in the top flight.Arrived at Bullets last year from Homa Bay Prisons FCPassed through Home Bay based Aspire Academy.Good in making long passes. pic.twitter.com/AsdTDkGQ21— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) May 16, 2023 The former Vihiga Bullets centre back said the prospects of winning titles and working under coach Salim Babu are among the reasons he considered the offer from Police.“I feel Police is the right place for my development. Their project and ambitions are enticing as well. I believe the team has what it takes to win titles,” said Okoth.Okoth’s career has been on an upward trajectory since joining Talanta in February last year from Vihiga Bullets.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812689##He attributed the success he has achieved within the short period he has rendered service at the Communications Authority of Kenya-powered club to hard work.Before joining Bullets, Okoth plied trade with Homa Bay Prisons FC having graduated from the Aspire Academy in Homa Bay.“I have been working for it and will continue to push harder in my new workstation,” he said.Japanese Yuto Kusaba promises goals after FKFPL licenseHaving lost Okoth, Talanta are expected to deep into the market and sign a replacement before the mid-season transfer window closes.The club is staring at the possibility of losing yet another centre back in Ian Omondi who has been linked with a move to Posta Rangers.
