Tanzanian Premier League side, Kagera Sugar is closing in on ex-Azam FC goalkeeper Mathia Kigonya following his release by the ice-cream makers.The Ugandan custodian is currently a free agent after he was released by the rebuilding Azam after his contract expired.He had earlier been linked with a move to Simba as Aisha Manula’s understudy but the reports now appear to have been hot air.##NAJAVA_MECA_6521216##The player is now in talks with the Francis Baraza-led millers over a switch to the club ahead of the 2022/23 Tanzanian Premier League campaign. Reports indicate that talks between the two sides are so far positive and the club is hopeful of signing the former Sofapaka FC captain.“He is currently in Tanzania for talks with Kagera Sugar. Everything looks positive at this moment and it is just a matter of time before the two parties strike a deal. Coach Baraza has much confidence in him and he will be happy to have him on board,” the source disclosed.TRANSFERS: Goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya has officially left Tanzania Premier League side Azam FC after a successful completion of his contract. Kigonya joined the Ice Cream Makers from Zambia’s Forest Rangers in 2020. His compatriot Nikolas Wadada also left Azam to join Ihefu FC. pic.twitter.com/5nX5IQaAkp— SINAN 🇺🇬 (@SinanRajub) July 2, 2022 Kigonya played for Sofapaka for two years before joining Forest Rangers of Zambia in 2018. Two years later he moved to Azam where he became a key player until the final months of his contract with Azam.Kenyans who have moved to Tanzania include Duke Abuya and Harrison Mwendwa who signed for Singida Big Stars. Christopher Oruchum moved to Namungo while KCB striker Derrick Otanga is being courted by a number of clubs.
