Tusker beef up squad ahead of the new season

Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Tusker FC have completed the signing of three new players to beef up the squad ahead of the new season.

Eric Otieno, Tom Teka, Eric Mata and Boniface ‘Kajos’ Onyango have now been roped in at Ruaraka.

Wazito FC striker Otieno leaves the Fred Ambani coached side after two seasons and he is expected to boost the Brewers attack for next season. Otieno has previously turned out for KCB and Nzoia Sugar FC.

Teka, a defender finally ends his four-year stay with Kariobangi Sharks while Mata, who has previously played for Mathare United and Ushuru FC exits after one season, having scored 11 goals for Sharks last year.

Kajos leaves Sharks after three years and he is expected to solidify Tusker’s rearguard.

With Patrick Matasi’s future at Tusker up in the air, the club has boosted its goalkeeping department by acquiring the services of Brian Opondo from Bidco United.

Opondo is a former Bidco United keeper and he is expected to fight for a place between the posts with Brian Bwire, Michael Wanjala and one of the keepers from the Brewers’ youth team.

Completing the list is rookie midfielder David ‘Daddy’ Odoyo. The central midfielder has been training with Tusker for weeks now and impressed Coach Robert Matano who has now sanctioned his signing.