Eleven-time Kenyan champions Tusker FC on Thursday announced their new signings ahead of the 2017 SportPesa Premier League season
In a move to maintain their status in the league,Tusker has moved swiftly to strengthen various departments in the team.
The brewers have officially announced new coach following the departure of head coach, Paul Nkata, to Bandari FC. George ‘Best’ Nsimbe has been officially declared as the man to coach the champions and will be closely assisted by Francis Baraza formely with Chemelil Sugar FC.
According to the club the new charges in the team have quickly gained strength and the players are optimistic in clinching more trophies in the upcoming season.
To strengthen goalkeeping department, Byrne Omondi has made a return to the club from Agrochemicals FC and will replace Martin Musalia who was released on mutual consent.
The midfield segment has been reinforced with the gigantic return of Brian Osumba who was out of play for the whole of 2016 season with the club extending his contract together with his fellow players, Lloyd Wahome and Clifford Alwanga.
Also brought in to bolster the midfield is the young and talented Sydney Ochieng, the formerly with Palos who was on a blistering form for Palos in National Super League, 2016.
In the back line, Vincent Omumbo, Samuel Olwande and Marlon Tangauzi have been deemed best to help in retaining the SportPesa Premier League and Champion League ambitions.
Also brought in to the squad is speedy winger Victor Ndinya from Bandari FC and Abdul Hassan formely with Tanzanian side, African Lyon who are expected to provide the much needed competition on the flanks.
Already, Tusker have statred training in preparation for the 2017 season which will kick off early with the DSTV Super Cup against Gor Mahia on 29th January 2017 and the champions league set to kick off on 11th February, 2017.
List of new Signings:
Vincent Omumbo – Thika United
Samuel Olwande- Chemelil Sugar
Sydney Ochieng – Palos FC
Marlon Tangauzi- Saints FC
Victor ndinya- Bandari
Abdul Hassan- African Lyon
The players released:
Robert Omonuk – on loan to Nakumatt fc
Luis Misiko – joins Georgian side Club FC Kolkheti
Martin Musalia- released on mutual agreement
Osborne Monday- contract not renewed
Apart from the signings Tusker has released the full list of registered players for the 2017 CAF Champions League:
Goal Keepers: Duncan Ochieng, David Okello, Bryne Omondi
Defenders :Lloyd Wahome, James Situma, Collins Shivachi, Martin Kizza, Shafik Batambuze, Vincent Omumbo, Eugine Asike, Marlon Tangauzi, Samuel Olwande
Midfielders: Hashim Sempala, Cercidy Okeyo, Humphrey Mieno, Noah Wafula, Anthony Ndolo, Danson Kago, Jackson Macharia, Brian Osumba, Sydney Ochieng, Victor Ndinya,
Strikers: Allan Wanga, Clifford Alwanga, Stephen Owusu, Michael Khamati
