Kajiado FC are poised to stage a survival bout when the second leg of the National Super League (NSL) starts this Saturday and to fuel the push, the team has registered 18 new players in the concluded mid-season transfer window.Under the tutelage of former Kenyan International Francis Xavier, Kajiado finds themselves in unfamiliar territories, settling second bottom of the twenty-team table with 15 points from 18 league matches this term, though with the current signings and new technical bench in place, the Ildamat-based club are optimistic of surviving the storm and keeping their place in what is regarded as the toughest league in the country.##NAJAVA_MECA_7855907##Kajiado lost their arguably good players this window with the majority linking up with other second-tier clubs as well as first-tier teams.However, the team is expected to blend both senior and junior players to have the right depth heading for the second phase of the term, while at the same time giving a chance to local talents within the region.Among the 18 rookies joining the club are left-back Mohammed Khalil from Pumwani Sports Club, left-winger Jeremy Onyango from RDU FC, Alvin Wafula from second-tier outfit Mully Children Family FC (MCF FC), Daniel Nganga from Eldoret City Stars and goalkeeper Carlos Tevez from Luanda Villa.13.Antony Abong (ANTOH) (RW) From Kajiado Executive Fc14. Maldine Onyango (CM) From Allstars Fc15.Kelvin Okaru (CB) From kamaliza Fc16.Sahir Abdulaziz (ST) From MWANGAZA FC17. Serge Expedit (RB)From Kibra United Fc18. Mwangi Junior (RW)From Goseta High School#FootballKE— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) February 9, 2024 Others joining the club is experienced striker Erick Ombija from FC Talanta, well-traveled custodian Boaz Opiyo from Kisumu All Stars, former Vihiga United netminder Anthony Obonyo from Gusii FC, Ian Abraham from Junior Stars, and promising right back Augustine Orina from Division One outfit Transfoc FC.Vihiga Queens coach unperturbed by departuresCentral midfielder Brandon Wafula, striker James Naana, winger Anthony Abong, Maldine Onyango, Kelvin Okaru, and Sahir Abdulaziz who impressed during the club’s talent search drive have also been signed.Completing the list of new arsenals for the club are defender Serge Expedit from Kibra United and Junior Mwangi from Goseta High School.Kajiado Team Manager Mohammed Osman expressed satisfaction with the additions noting that they bring the needed experience to enable the fold to secure another season in the NSL.“I am happy with the transfer business, the players will be instrumental in our chase for promotion,” he offered.Kajiado, formerly Dandora Love, will be seeking to end their 10-winless run when they take on Mombasa Stars on Saturday at the Ildamat Stadium.FKF Election Bombshell: Sports Registrar rules Nick Mwendwa ineligible for re-run
