By Staff Reporter,
Sofapaka’s Burundian striker Fiston Abdoul Razak has officially joined South African side Mamelodi Sundowns on a three year deal and has been officially issued with a release letter by his club Sofapaka.
Fiston who has been in red hot form in the Kenyan premier league was elated with the move terming it a dream come true in his playing career.
“I am indeed honoured to be joining a glamorous club like Mamelodi Sundowns which has so much history.As a footballer this is a dream I have always harboured and I want to thank the Sofapaka management led by President Elly Kalekwa for ensuring the move became a reality”
“I have had very good and memorable moments while playing in Kenya but I feel its time to make the move that may further lead to my career growth”Abdoul Razak Fiston told Soka25east.com.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Motsimane was impressed with the player who attended trials early last month describing his work rate and talent as amazing.
Sofapaka club President Elly Kalekwa revealed that the striker will be leaving in a deal worth $250,000 that will see the team earn 20 percent from the transfer fee future moves away from Mamelodi.
“I would like to thank Fiston for his professionalism,hardwork and dedication in his time at Sofapaka. He gave us very memorable moments at Sofapaka and it is just prudent that we wish him the best”, he said.
Fiston will play his final match for Sofapaka against AFC Leopards on Sunday at the Nyayo Stadium.He has so far scored 6 goals this season.