Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) side AFC Leopards have entered the race to sign Compel FC winger Philip Simiyu.Simiyu came to the limelight during the Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-final match against Ingwe at Dandora Stadium, where he scored a stunning goal.The player is among a host of talents set to depart the third-tier side after impressing in the 2023/2024 season.A highly-placed source at the Den and the player’s camp has confirmed to Mozzart Sport that they will start negotiations over a possible transfer, but first, the winger will have to undertake training sessions at the club before a decision is made.”We have received a call from the club and we hope everything goes to plan. Ingwe is a huge club and highly regarded here in Misikhu. It is a chance we cannot let slip,” the source told Mozzart Sport.”Now he is in the books of Compel, but the club has no obligation to release him because it is part of their bigger vision to help players achieve career dreams,” added the source.Nam: CECAFA Kagame Cup good preparation for CAF Champions League”He (Simiyu) is a good player who suits the Leopards project and has all the ingredients to perform at the top level. We shall see how everything goes after the trials,” a reliable source at the Den confided.The right-footed winger, who can also play as a main forward, confirmed he has received offers from Tusker and KCB, noting that the two clubs had contacted Compel.”I have offers from Tusker and KCB. The two approached coach Mutimba after the Mozzart Bet Cup. I have held talks with Robert Matano who called me, but I am yet to make a decision on my next home,” he said.This was the second season for Simiyu in the third tier. He was part of the Rainbow FC team that elevated the club to the National Super League (NSL) two seasons ago.Gor Mahia learn 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup fixturesHe says that he is now mature for the top flight after gaining invaluable experience from coach George Mutimba, who himself was a striker during his playing days.”I really struggled a few years ago. I think I had stage fright, but I have come of age and am ready to play at any level.”Simiyu finished the season with six goals while creating 16 assists.It will be interesting to see which team manages to win his signature ahead of the new campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_8196803##
