Former Gor Mahia forward Timothy Otieno has parted ways with Sofapaka, seven months after joining from Zambian outfit Napsa Stars citing financial issues.Otieno is now a free agent after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with the 2009 Kenya Premier League winners that was signed back in February.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Otieno revealed that the tough financial situation that the club is currently under prompted him to seek a new challenge but thanked the club for trusting in him.“I asked the club for a release letter to enable me seek for greener pastures with the club currently not in the best financial position which has made a bit challenging,”“I would like to thank the club for the chance they offered me. I had a good time at the club apart from the financial issues, you know I’m a family man and I have to take care of my family,” said Otieno.KPL Top Scorers Agwanda – KCB 12 goals Timothy Otieno – Tusker 11 goals Enos Ochieng- Ulinzi 8 goals Rupia – AFC 8 goals Oscar – Ulinzi 7 goals Ben Omala – Western Stima 7 Nambute – Rangers 7 Asieche – Sofapaka 7 Who’s winning the Golden Boot 2020? #TheScoreKE— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) February 26, 2020 Before the 2019-2020 season was cut short due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic back in March 2020, Otieno was leading the top scorers’ chart after having a fine season with Tusker FC.Following his release from Napsa Stars, Otieno struggled to settle down at Sofapaka and opened up on the reason for his uninspiring form at Batoto ba Mungu.“I was not able to hit the form that I displayed while at Tusker because I joined the club in the mid-season transfer window so I had to take some time to adapt to the new style of play,”“The lack of finances was also another issue because we all know that when you are not in the best financial position you cannot operate optimally,” added Otieno.BREAKINGFormer Tusker FC captain Timothy Otieno joins Sofapaka#FKFPLTransfers pic.twitter.com/Cg5XV2Ca7W— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) February 2, 2021 Sources close to the player reveal that an unnamed Mozambican club is pursuing his signature alongside Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) sides Posta Rangers and KCB.
