Ambitious FKF Premier League side, Ulinzi Stars FC have expressed interest in signing Nzoia Sugar FC captain, Kevin Juma, Mozzart Sport can confirm.The defensive midfielder was largely expected to quit the Bungoma-based Millers during the off-season transfer window with both KCB and Tusker FC after his signature.##NAJAVA_MECA_6724278##He favored a move to the Brewers forcing KCB to bring in other targets. He trained with the league champions for a couple of weeks but the two teams failed to agree on a transfer fee and the Harambee Stars ace had to go back to Sudi Stadium.Ulinzi recently appointed Bernard Mwalala as their head coach and the tactician, who understands the lanky midfielder well wants to sign him for the military outfit as revealed by a source close to the developments.“There is interest in Kevin Juma. Ulinzi Stars want him and they have already informed Nzoia Sugar FC of the same. He is a player that coach Bernard Mwalala likes and believes that he will give him quality options in the middle of the park,” the source revealed.Nzoia Sugar FC trio of James Kibande, Kevin Juma and Joseph Mwangi is training with Tusker FC.Also training with the league champions is the 2021 National Super League (NSL) MVP, Portipher Odhiambo who turns out for Kakamega Homeboyz. #FKFPL pic.twitter.com/V1KzBuUwvt— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 15, 2022 He’s not the only player Ulinzi are after. The 2010 league champions have former Kakamega Homeboyz midfield enforcer, Francis Omondi in their sight. The tough-tackling midfielder has been training with the club and Mwalala has made it clear that he wants him on his team.“We are confident that the window will be reopened before the new season starts and we are going to register him. He is a player that I understand too well having worked with him at Homeboyz and I definitely want him on board because he is a player who can boost our midfield. He has been very impressive so far and in the friendly games that he has played well. Yesterday he scored a goal to cap another impressive display in midfield and I can as the technical bench we are satisfied with his input,” said Mwalala.Joseph Okumu opens up on failed moves to EPL and Ligue 1
