Seasoned attacker Timothy Otieno has departed FKF Premier League returnees Mathare United. The former Gor Mahia forward has left the 2008 Premier League champions after his season-long contract expired, the player has confirmed. The attacker revealed that the club chose not to extend his stay, putting an end to his brief tenure with the Slum Boys. “I am no longer a Mathare United player after my one-year contract expired and the club opted not to offer me a new contract,” he affirmed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8245955##The former Sofapaka marksman joined Mathare at the start of the 2023–24 National Super League season from Posta Rangers.Despite sitting out virtually the majority of the first leg last season due to injuries, the lanky striker managed to wrap up the campaign with two goals and an assist to his name.Though currently a free agent, Otieno is staying fit with personalized training in hopes of finding a new team before the off-season transfer market ends. “I am a free agent, and I am attempting to find a new team before the window ends. I’m currently keeping fit and confident I’ll be actively involved in the upcoming season,” he continued.The former Napsa goal poacher follows the club’s latest departures, which include defender Pascal Ogweno, young attacker Ali Asman, and former Kenyan international Paul Were.Nairobi City Stars youngster, Obusu ready for FKFPL breakthroughIn preparation for their return season in the FKF Premier League ahead of the 2024–25 campaign, the club has already signed Soy United striker Harry Lutta and former KCB right back Erickson Mulu. Following the departure of coach Francis Kimanzi, the club is anticipated to make further additions as well as hire a new head coach before the season begins on August 24.The former Harambee Star coach has left the club to join Tanzania’s Tabora Football Club, which competes in Tanzania’s top league, the NBC Tanzania Premier League.Mathare secured their return to the pinnacle league last season by placing second in the 20-team league standings with 82 points, two points behind Mara Sugar, the final 2023–24 season champions.Francis Kimanzi set for first job abroad after agreeing terms with Tanzanian team
