Wazito FC skipper Johnstone Omurwa was on the verge of completing a move to South African outfit Chippa United but the deal failed to materialize in the off-season transfer window.Despite an underwhelming season, the towering centre back was one of the shining lights in Wazito’s campaign with his performances earning him a place in the national team. Our own Johnstone Omurwa has been shortlisted for the league Defender of the Year award.#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/8Gincfa99L— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) August 31, 2021 Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Mathare United defender revealed that a capacity foreign quota denied him a chance at Chippa United.“The first time I went to South Africa was to Chippa United and was part of their pre-season training but their slot for foreign-based players was complete,”“They wanted to part ways with one of their foreign players but his contract was long so they advised me to go back home as they assess other options,” explained Omurwa.Omurwa inherited the armband from Bernard Ochieng who departed for Arba Minch in Ethiopia with the 23-year-old also impressing in the back to back losses to Mali.It’s match day, prepared and ready to give our best in today’s encounter against Mali.#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/obcTmX47T4— Johnstone Omurwa (@JohnstoneOmurwa) October 7, 2021 The centre back also added that in his second shot at securing a move to South Africa Chippa United had an agreement with Maritzburg to sign Omurwa before later completing his move to Chippa. “Coach Gavin Hunt had an agreement with Wazito that I would sign for Maritzburg United first but things later changed and the deal was further complicated,”“They told me that it would be easier for me to join them when my contract with Wazito expires and that is how the deal failed to go through,” added Omurwa.
