Returning Magige headlines Mombasa Stars new signings

National Super League side Mombasa Stars has beefed up their squad with acquisition of eight new players.

The Mombasa-based side has brought on board three Bandari FC players on loan including midfielder Dennis Magige, striker Alvin Ngoto and goalkeeper Aleeleya Sheikh.

Magige has had a series of loan spells away from Bandari FC since earning earning promotion to the senior team from the youth team in 2018. The midfielder had previously had a loan spell with Mombasa Stars, Coast Stima and Ulinzi Stars.

Others new signings are; Felix Omondi from Shimanzi FC, Mbaruku Mohamed from Sokiki FC, Hajj Mohamed from Kiembeni United, Leachie Odhiambo from Vihiga Bullets and Salim Mohamed from Mvita Young Stars.

Mombasa Stars head coach Hussein Mohammed "Madaga" has applauded Magige for showing resilience despite the ups and downs in his career, " I believe Magige will be instrumental for our season, he will bring the experience needed and help us achieve our dream". He said

Mombasa Stars team manager Ken Juma is optimistic of a strong finish to the season with the help of new recruits, " We had to strengthen our midfield area which had issues but now we are set to go for the second leg and we hope to finish the league in 3rd or 4th position".

Mombasa Stars who will face Kajiado FC tomorrow in Ildamat grounds are currently 12th in the NSL log with 23 points after 18 rounds of matches.