Diminutive Harambee Stars left wing-back David Ambulu Owino, commonly referred to as Messi, has penned his parting shot to his KCB side after it has emerged that he is heading to newly promoted moneybags Kenya Police FC.In a post on his social media pages, the former Mathare United player confirmed his exit from the Bankers as he expressed his gratitude to the title-chasing club where he has been plying his trade for just over one year.“End of an era. I am pleased that during this time I not only enjoyed every moment and good times but also acquired knowledge that elevated my personal life. I would also want to thank KCB football club for being accommodative and supportive during my tenure thus moulding me into a better player. I want to thank my teammates, manager and all staff members at KCB FC for this journey and to wish them a successful season ahead. Ready for the next challenge,” the player remarked.David Owino has announced his departure from KCB. Messi, as he is famously reffered to joined the Bankers in November 2020 from Mathare United.The utility-man is set to join Kenya Police FC#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/DCEM4yBuU9— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) January 16, 2022 Messi joined the Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno-coached side back in October 2020 from Mathare United just before the start of the 2020/2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season.The player would go on to be a regular feature for the team that came agonizingly close to winning their first-ever top-flight title but they fell just short of the mission as they finished three points behind eventual champions Tusker.During that spell with KCB, the makeshift Harambee Stars left-back earned a recall to the senior national team that took part in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.The arrival of James Mazembe from Kariobangi Sharks pushed Messi down the pecking order as he was utilized as a winger in the latter stages of last season with Dennis Odhiambo cementing his place at left-back.Back in April 2021, the defender had revealed that he was supposed to fly out to Spain to link up with Catalonia based fourth-tier side Unió Esportiva (UE) Figueres but the negotiations were grounded following the advent of Coronavirus which made it impossible to complete the deal.Kenyan “Messi” all set for Spanish moveMessi leaves for Kenya Police at a time when his KCB side appears to be the most promising in terms of league position as they sit fourth on 25 points while Police are ninth on 19 points.However, it is the Newbies who are sending waves of fear of what they could potentially grow into going by the big-name signings they are making.After completing the signatures of Clifton Miheso, John Mark Makwatta, Musa Mohammed, Duncan Otieno, Duke Abuya and now Messi, the administrators have been reported to be closing in on the further signings of veterans of Gor Mahia captain Harun Shakava and left foot wizards Francis Kahata and former AFC Leopards hotshot Paul Were.
