Posta Rangers have been dealt a blow in the ongoing player registration window with the second marriage between them and striker Ken Mutembei ending prematurely.As per the documents in possession by Mozzart Sport dated 23rd January 2024, the club and the player agreed to mutually end their relationship six months into the union.“This is to confirm that the club (Posta Rangers FC) has released Player (Mr. Mutembei) of ID 34….05,” stated the statement. “The player hereby confirms he has or shall have no claim whatsoever from the club arising from the side contract as a result of his mutual agreement.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7821701##Mutembei sealed a second stint with the mailmen at the start of the 2023/2024 season joining from National Super League (NSL) club Naivas FC after a successful season that saw the attacker net nine goals in seven league appearances.However, his second comeback never went to plan as he suffered a recurring knee injury keeping him out of play for a month, and eventually lost his place in the starting team.Known for his lethal goal instincts, the forward swiftly received offers from abroad with stints to the Somalia Premier League and Rwanda on the table. It was the Rwanda offer that excited him the most and in a blink of an eye, he was training with second-tier side Addax Sports Club.Mutembei returns to Posta after agreeing deal with mailmenFollowing a month of trials with the Colline Shyorongi-based outfit expressed interest in acquiring the former FC Talanta forward but were met with a heavy price tag that made them shift focus to other available options.As per reliable sources close to both camps, the mailmen demanded compensation of KES. 2,000,000 before sanctioning Mutembei’s move and a counteroffer of KES 1,500,000 from Addax could not convince the FKF Premier League club to release the player.“I moved to Rwanda in October and after a month of training with the club they decided to sign me but my team back at home demanded a lot and were not ready to sit on the negotiations table,” stated Mutembei.A disheartened Mutembei, left with no option returned to Kenya though never reported to the Rangers’ camp as he considered hanging boots after the tough ordeal.“I came back after the two sides failed to agree on terms, I felt let down and I did not want anything to do with football so I stayed indoors and never attended any training sessions with the club (Posta) again.”He says, having successfully terminated his contract with the team, he will be angling for new exploits elsewhere in a bid to keep fit as he awaits other opportunities.“I am open to offers from Super League clubs and also the Premier League to at least be in shape as I wait for the perfect time for my big move,” concluded the striker who in August missed a chance to try out with Nkana FC in the Zambia Super League.Lopaga reflects on debut season in Belarus
