Stima sign three as Ochomo lands at Homeboyz

Kenyan Premier League (KPL) side Western Stima have bolstered their squad with three new signings as they prepare for the 2017 season.

Stima has secured the signatures of Wycliffe Nyangechi and midfielder Evans Kiwanuka from KPL sides Muhoroni Youth and Ushuru FC as well as keeper Gad Mathews from second-tier National Super League side Palos FC.

Additionally, the club is in talks with KPL rivals Chemelil Sugar for their custodian Samuel Odhiambo to join the Kisumu-based side.

Stima have handed the new signings two-year deals each with the technical bench aiming at filling the gaps left by players who have left the club with a view of finishing among the top five in the KPL next season.

“We have signed Nyangechi and Kiwanuka who will bring good experience having played in the Premier League for long while Gad is for the future, but will bring in some good competition in the goalkeeping department.

“Gad featured for our U20 team and he is aware of how we operate so it will not take him long to adapt,” Stima chairman Laban Jobita said.

Jobita said an agreement for Odhiambo is in place in principle paperwork remaining to clinch the deal.

“Odhiambo’s deal will be announced soon; at the moment we are only clearing with a few hurdles but I can say it is very close,” he added.

Jobita Stima first-choice keeper Gabrial Andika who is a target of KPL rivals AFC Leopards is going nowhere.

Earlier reports indicated the shot stopper had agreed to decamp to Ingwe, who have released their regular starter Lucas Indeche in the ongoing cull at the Den.

Meanwhile, former Muhoroni striker Wycliffe Ochomo has cleared the air confirming he had joined Kakamega Homeboyz on a two-year deal.

Homeboyz and Stima were locked in dispute on Tuesday over his signature but Ochomo clarified Homeboyz moved quickly to give him a lucrative deal with a Ksh750,000 signing on fee.

Ochomo netted 12 goals in the 2016 season despite falling out with his Muhoroni’s top management in mid season and is aiming to clinch the Golden Boot that eluded him after missing the tail end of the season.