Kakamega Homeboyz will have to do without the services of their young midfielder Nobert Onyango Ochieng following his move to the United States of America. Onyango hit the runaway on Friday night after landing a football scholarship at the George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia state. Club team manager Bonface Imbenzi confirmed the departure of the midfielder, who joined the club eleven months ago from St. Peter’s High School, Mumias. ##NAJAVA_MECA_40835##Onyango joined Homeboyz alongside Oliver Majak after impressing in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) football games. “I can confirm that Onyango left the country on Friday night to the United States. We wish him well as he starts his scholarship and football journey,” said the Imbenzi. Onyango did not make regular squad appearances in league matches due to the stiff competition for game time. He was largely used in last season’s Mozzart Bet Cup where the club reached the quarterfinals, exiting the tournament following a 1-0 loss to KCB. Imbenzi clarified that Homeboyz will only ask for development fees if he seals a permanent move upon the completion of his studies. Kenya working round the clock to complete stadia despite CHAN postponementHe revealed that the club released the midfielder, who has a five-year-long contract with the 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup winners, on loan terms. “He has a long-term deal with us and any club that will be in the need for his signature after school, will have to compensate us,” he added. Meanwhile, Imbenzi said the club is on the verge of tying Ugandan goalkeeper James Ssetuba to a new deal.Kariobangi Sharks midfielder opens up on dream to play football in EuropeSsetuba joined Homeboyz in July 2023 from Tanzanian club Ihefu and made an instant impact at Abana Abeingo as he established himself as the preferred starter.”We are working towards the renewal of his contract. He has served the club well. We will also be bringing in new players in the mid-season transfer window. We may also release a few,” said the long-serving team manager.
