Mathare United have confirmed the departure of nine players following the closure of the mid-season transfer window on Friday.The club has been active in the transfer market, bringing in new talent and releasing several players to make room for the incoming signings.##NAJAVA_MECA_8755774##Among those leaving are Kevin Kimani and Christopher Koloti, who were on loan from AFC Leopards. Both players have returned to their parent club and have been registered by Ingwe for the second leg of the season.Other departures include Christian Lubulu, a key figure in Mathare United’s promotion to the top tier, who originally joined from Kibera Black Stars, and Hakim Msami, a former Mombasa Elite defender, who was on loan. Additionally, Elias Kibet, Gideon Ogweno, Stephen Okola, Harryson Luta, and Jephiter Maraga have also left the club.Masoud Juma’s Esteghlal holds Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al NassrMathare United released an official statement confirming the exits:”The club can confirm the release of five players following the closure of the mid-season transfer window. The five are Elias Kibet, Gideon Ogweno, Stephen Okola, Harryson Lutta, and Jephiter Maraga. These exits bring the total number of departures to nine, which also includes Christian Lubulu, Kevin Kimani, Christopher Koloti, and Hakim Msami.”Kibet, a former Sofapaka striker, and Okola, a former Sofapaka defender, have parted ways with the club after mutually agreeing to terminate their contracts. Both played pivotal roles in Mathare United’s promotion to the top flight last season.AFC Leopards begin discussions to privatize club”Ogweno, who also joined us during our National Super League (NSL) campaign, has been transferred to Kibera Black Stars, while Maraga and Lutta will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan at KSG Ogopa and Soy United, respectively,” the statement added.In the meantime, Mathare United has bolstered its squad with several signings, including Musa Masika, Donald Ange, Brian Ochieng, Alex Warai, Eugene Mukangula, Ian Omondi, and John Nyawir, among others.The club is currently fighting to stay in the top tier, sitting 12th on the league table with 27 points, just five points above the relegation zone.Mara Sugar defender on difference between FKF Premier League and NSL
