By Austin Oduor Otieno,

The FKF PL transfer window opened on 1^st June, just like the top tier KPL.With the battle for promotion to the KPL taking shape, most top teams would want to reinforce their squad by adding in punch and retaining their top players for the second leg.

The transfer window will close on June 30^th and clubs have 30 days to reinforce their squad.

It is not yet clear how many teams will get promoted to the top tier though an earlier agreement between FKF and KPL said it will promote six teams and relegate four from the KPL.By that arithmetic, currently Homeboyz, Zoo, Rangers, Sharks, Nzoia and Shabana occupy the first six slots. I is however interesting to know how the second leg will be considering the competitive nature of the league and the subsequent withdrawal of MP $Silva.

Kisii based side Shabana, were the first to show early intent of reinforcing their squad. According to Team Manager Andrew Kanuli, the side will add seven more players to the unit to bolster their squad for the second leg. They will bring on board three defenders, a goalkeeper, two strikers and a midfielder.

Shabana FC who was not happy with their 1-1 draw with table chasers Rangers said they deserved to win that match and blamed   the players for not getting maximum points. They remain with a match against Bidco to wrap up the first leg. They lie 6^th on the log with 23 points one behind Nzoia and three West Kenya Sugar.

Elsewhere.FC Talanta care taker coach Musa Otieno has said he is optimistic that the team will recover after a series of loses that has seen the team win its first match in nine outings. He has hinted at making significant changes to the playing unit ahead of the second leg.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com