Kenya international and former Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo is on the verge of leaving Swedish top-flight side Djurgardens IF to join Danish second-tier outfit Horsens FC, Mozzart Sport can exclusively report.Like Michael Olunga, Odhiambo was plucked from Gor Mahia after demonstrating top-of-the-drawer defensive prowess in less than one and a half seasons with the FKF Premier League giants.Unlike the Harambee Stars captain, Odhiambo found himself sailing in uncharted waters as he struggled to break through the competitive level at the club for more than two years after putting pen to paper##NAJAVA_MECA_8275708##Hunger for game time had the defender contend with two loan deals to Vasalund IF, and Haninge IF and was in his third loan deal to third-tier side AFC Eskilstuna.He joined Eskilstuna on a season-long loan but has since returned to Djurgardens and with his contract set to expire in November this year, he is considered surplus to requirements at the club.Djurgardens have not offered him an extension and are open to letting him leave before the end of the summer transfer window. A source at his representing agency, EMG Mundial, disclosed that negotiations with Horsens took place this week and have been positive.“Frank (Odhiambo) is a talented young player who deserves respect and regular game time. Horsens have shown that they are willing to offer that. Talks have been positive, and he will sign a four-year contract. This is supposed to be Frank’s big stepping stone to bigger dreams,” the source said.Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani joins Kenya Police FC’s technical benchThe 21-year-old, whose Transfermarkt valuation is estimated at €100,000 (Ksh14,175,000), played 13 matches at Eskilstuna last season during his loan stint across all competitions, contributing with a goal.Meanwhile, Odhiambo, who can also operate as a right-back and a defensive midfielder, has previously featured for Swedish sides Vasalunds IF, IFK Haninge, and Djurgardens U21, as well as Kenyan powerhouse Gor Mahia FC.Tomas Trucha on how AFC Leopards plan to win the league after a 26-year droughtOdhiambo’s rise as a future national team star has seen him represent Kenya at various youth levels, including U15, U17, and U21. He has made one competitive appearance for the senior team, the Harambee Stars, which came in 2021.
