Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade Women are leading the chase for highly-rated Junior Starlets forward Marion Serenge’s signature. Serenge and a couple of her teammates from the Kenya U17 team, have been attracting interest from foreign clubs as they made history by becoming the first Kenyan football team to qualify and play in the FIFA World Cup. Before the U17 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and finals, Serenge had done exemplary well in the Costa Daurada Cup held in March this year in Spain. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8529058##On top of that, she made a name for herself in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Games with Archbishop Njenga Girls’ High School. Serenge was named the fourth fastest player in the World Cup, held in October in the Dominican Republic, where Junior Starlets made history by not only debuting at the grand stage but winning a match as well. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8528303##Her father Fred Serenge, in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, revealed that Red Star were hot in the pursuit of the 17-year-old, who recently wrapped up her High School exams. The former Kenya international, however, insisted that nothing had been agreed with the Serbian club as the family was still studying all offers on the table. Commediene Dem wa FB tipped to turn pro after return to action”It is true that the club has an interest in my daughter’s signature. We are keenly looking at and weighing the deal, as well as giving the player the space to rest. She wrote her final exams the other day,” confirmed Serenge. Her elder brother Kevin Amwayi, who plies his trade with Kakamega Homeboyz, and who is part of the team perusing through the offers, also confirmed the interest from Belgrade. “They have tabled their bid,” said the former Ulinzi Stars man. Fred, who currently serves as a coach and a CAF instructor, disclosed that academies from the United States of America and Spanish teams were also keen on signing Marion. Alfred Scriven admits to being ‘a bit bothered’ despite first Harambee Stars startThe former AFC Leopards player said the family will settle for the club that will commit to developing the youngster and help her realize her full potential on and off the pitch. “We also have bids from America and Spain. Considering that she is underage, the interested clubs must agree on some things before we release her to start her professional career. Her safety and well-being matter a lot to us,” he added.
