Reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions Tusker FC have been handed a huge blow in their defensive backline after the club revealed that Christopher Oruchum, one of their strongest players last season when they successfully defended their title, will not be renewing his contract.In an announcement made on Sunday morning, the club said that Oruchum, who featured in 31 out of the 33 games played during the whole season and kept 19 clean sheets during the campaign, will not be signing a new deal after the expiry of his two year contract.”Official Communication. Tusker FC defender Chris Oruchum has left the club upon the expiry of his contract and is off to seek a new challenge. Last season, ‘The Professor’ was one of the strongest pillars of the team, having featured in 31 matches and kept 19 clean sheets. From Tusker FC, we wish The Professor all the best with his new challenge,” the club wrote.Prof, @OruchumOfficial, Thank You for the memories! pic.twitter.com/w4YgNrnRMo— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 17, 2022 The defender who arrived at the thirteen time Kenyan champions from AFC Leopards at the beginning of the 2020/2021 season also conveyed his gratitude to the club after winning two league titles and one Super Cup trophy during his stay at the Brewers.“I want to say a big thank you to the Tusker family; from the management, my fellow players, technical bench members and the fans for their support during the two years that I have been at the club. I have enjoyed tremendous growth with the challenges to perform well at the high level consistently,” Oruchum told the club.Official Communication: Chris OruchumTusker FC defender Chris Oruchum has left the club upon the expiry of his contract and is off to seek a new challenge. The defender arrived at Tusker at the beginning of the 2020-21 season and has successfully won back to back titles pic.twitter.com/qv11Xbnfia— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 17, 2022 “I have won the league back to back which is really something amazing for any player. Two League titles, One Charity Cup Trophy and three medals on, I can say I have had the best time at Tusker FC. I am off to a new challenge but I will leave with my head held high as a proud alumnus of this great club. To the team, I want to wish them all the best in the coming season,” he said.The defender who also played at the now defunct Thika United has reportedly agreed to a two year deal with Tanzania top flight side Namungo FC who snapped up his services after his impressive showing in the concluded season.
