KPL transfers: Sofapaka had the most expensive player, AFC spent more

Humphrey Mieno (left) in a past match playing for Azam. [PHOTO: FILE]

By RODGERS ESHITEMI

NAIROBI, KENYA: After a busy January transfer window, it’s now time to break down the big winners and losers, as certain clubs definitely fared better than others in the whole transfer business.

According to the figures released by the Kenyan Premier League Limited, an estimated Sh5.1m was spent on players switching clubs; Sh1.3m more than the total amount spent in June 2013 (Sh3.8m). The figure does not include the sign-on fee paid to individual players for making moves or renewing their contracts.

In total, the clubs garnered Sh2.94m from the player sales, shattering last year’s January sales record of Sh2.2m.

Clubs’ income and expenditure

AFC Leopards SC

Spent: Sh1,615,000

Received: Sh15,000

In: James Situma (Sofapaka), Joseph Shikokoti (Tusker), Mussa Mudde  (Simba SC), Wycliffe Kasaya (Sony Sugar), Titus Wamalwa (Kakamega Homeboyz), Jacob Keli (KCB), Dennis Dodi (Mautuma Secondary), Duncan Otieno (Chavakali High), Muhammed Hassan (KRA), Khalid Jumaan (KAS Eupen), Austine Uzoremeke (River United), Eric Masika (renewed contract) and Bernard Mang’oli (Returned from loan)

Out: Mike Baraza, Dan Wagaluka, Abbas Kiwaalabye, Barnabas Tiema, Bernard Ongoma, Michael Wandera, Patillah Omoto and Jonas Nahimana

Gor Mahia

Spent: Sh610,000

Received: Sh75,000

In: Joseph Kariuki (Karuturi Sports), Daniel Onyango, Kevin Oluoch and David Juma (all Western Stima), Haron Shakava (Kakamega Homeboyz), Rama Salim (Al Markhiya), George Odhiambo (FC Ulisses), Jared Obwoge (Chemelil Sugar), Geoffrey Kizito (Saigon Cement), Geoffrey Walusimbi (SC Villa), Musa Mohammed and Kevin Omondi (Both Fisa Academy-on loan), Shaban Kenga (Bandari-on loan), Herbert Kopany, Simone Pierre (Karuturi Sports), Jerim Onyango, Israel Emuge and Patrick Oboya (all renewed contracts)

Out: Moses Odhiambo, Christopher Wekesa, David Otieno, Paul Kiongera, Edwin Lavatsa, Ivan Anguyo, Ronald Okoth, Antony Gathu, Joseph Njuguna, Paul Odhiambo and Angelo Akumu (loaned out)

 

Tusker FC

Spent: Sh380,000

Received: Sh730,000

Signings: Clifford Alwanga, Brian Osumba (both KCB), Osborne Monday, Lloyd Wahoma, Dennis Nzomo (all Mathare United), Rodgers Omondi, Faruk Shikalo (both FC Talanta), Joackins Atudo (Azam), Bob Mugalia (Sofapaka-on loan) and Kevin Kimani (Fostiras)

Released: Joseph Shikokoti, Michael Olunga, Collins Okoth, Moses Otieno, George Opiyo, Victor Maloba, Kevin Oliech, Raaquib Milanzi and Andrew Murunga (loaned-out)

Sofapaka FC

Spent: Sh1,315,000

Received: Sh310,000

In: Barnabas Tiema (AFC Leopards), Clifton Miheso (Thika United), Maurice Odipo (Bandari), Haevanar Maloba (Robertsfors), Antony Ekaliani (KCC), Juma Noor (Sofapaka Academy), Humphrey Mieno (Azam), Abdul Fiston Razak, Celestine Habonimana (Burundi), Eugine Asike, Antony Kimani, David Okello, Felly Mulumba and Thomas Wanyama (all renewed contracts)

Out: Koko Manopi, Kennedy Oduor, James Situma, Hillary Echesa, Bob Mugalia, Osborne Monday and Collins Kisuya (loaned out)

Bandari FC

Spent: Sh290,000

Received: Sh345,000

In: Kennedy Oduor (Sofapaka), Victor Ndinya Pako Junior), Mohammed Mwachiponi (Karuturi Sports), Patillah Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks-on loan), Justus Anene (African Lyon), Kepha Aswani (Thika United-on loan), Kassim Mohammed (Modern Coast), Omar Boraafya (Bandari Youth), Yusuf Mchanji (Thika United), Bruno Sserenkuma (City Stars), Joseph Okoth (Sports Connect Academy), Ali Bai, Humphrey Okoti, Victor Majjid and Alloyce Mangi (all renewed contracts)

Out: Shaban Kenga and Rosevelt Blaty (both loaned-out), Maurice Odipo, Mohammed Musa, James Orundu, Hamisi Mwinyi, Sosthenes Idah and Thomas Ntulwe

Kenya Revenue Authority FC

Spent: Sh105,000

Received: Sh200,000

In: Kevin Otieno, Philemon Omondi (Mahakama), Ibe Emmanuel (Nairobi Stima), Milton Milimo, Carlson Mweresa (KCB), Edwin Misiko (Chemelil Sugar), Ivan Anguyo (Gor Mahia), Roosevalt Blaty (Bandari-on loan), George Mwangi (City Stars), Joseph Emeka (Muhoroni Youth), Collins Tiego, Roy Okal, Geoffrey Omusula, David Waweru, Evans Albera, Paul Njaaga, Michael Macharia, Davies Luseno, Phillip Odhiambo, Barrack Owino, Douglas Okumu, Collins Omondi, Rogers Owino, Richard Lukoba, Darius Mwale, Philemon Otieno, Joseph Mulume and Darius Mnyambo (all renewed contracts)

Out: Muhammed Hassan, Andrew Oloo Otieno, Nick Oyando, Isaiah Omondi and Collins Tiego

Ulinzi Stars

Spent: None

Received: None

In: Fredrick Odhiambo, Ali Mawazo, Omar Nassor, Allan Abulala (Kenya Army), Job Muhati, Omar Mbongi (Kenya Navy) and Duncan Wafula (Busia United)

Out: Wycliffe Ochomo

Mathare United

Spent: Sh75,000

Received: Sh112,000

In: Amon Muchiri, Hussein Zzinda (Karuturi Sports), Noah Abich, John Wawu (Kakamega Homeboyz), Joseph Njuguna (Gor Mahia), Eric Mata (Mahakama), Robinson Kamura (Kariobangi Sharks), Bernard Omondi, Whyvonne Isuza (Nairobi Stima), Eric Johana (Mathare U19), Isaac Otieno (Sony Sugar), Vincent Okello, Kevin Omogi and Gabriel Nduru (all renewed contracts)

Out: Francis Ouma, Dennis Nzomo, Lloyd Wahome and Kevin Ochieng

Western Stima FC

Spent: Sh20,000

Received: Sh90,000

In: Paul Odhiambo (Gor Mahia-on loan), John Kiplangat (Karuturi Sports), Collins Netto (Muhoroni Youth), Gabriel Andika (St. Antony Kitale) David Okello (West Sugar), Allan Odhiambo (Kenya Forest), Boniface Osoro (Ambira High School), Kevin Okoth, Baron Jobita, Vitalis Okumu (Kakamega High), Billy Omondi, Crispine Otieno (Kisumu Day), Stephen Odhiambo (Mumias Muslim) and Laban Gambureko (Chebuyusi High)

Out: David Juma, Kevin Oluoch, Daniel Onyango and Hedmond Mauda

Chemelil Sugar FC

Spent: Sh70,000

Received: Sh30,000

 

In: Hillary Echesa (Sofapaka), David Nyanzi (Sony Sugar), Innocent Wafula (Busia Combined), Hamisi Mwinyi (Bandari), Felix Onyango (Chemelil U19), David Oriki (Muhoroni Youth), Ramadhan Kamau (Finlays Horticulture), Moses Chikati, Wellingtone Murwayi (Kakamega Homeboyz) and Tony Nyangor (Nzoia United)

Out: Jared Obwoge, Victor Omondi and Edwin Misiko

Muhoroni Youth FC

Spent: Sh25,000

Received: Sh45,000

In: Cresten Mwanzo, Mike Khaduli, Daniel Waweru, Ronald Otieno (Kakamega Homeboyz), Eric Baki, Benjamin Mosha (Stage Warriors), Martin Oliech (Oserian), Emmanuel Onyancha (Amazon Tigers), Stephen Balozi (Nakumatt), Douglas Omondi (Finlays Horticulture), Vincent Miguna (Bidco United), Dairus Mnyambo (Voi United), Hamidu Kwizera (Kiira FC), Jackson Oduor, Ebrahim Ateng, Franklyne Osama, Peter Okore, Paul Opon, Paul Mboya, Enosh Ochieng and Yusuf Mohammed (all renewed contracts)

Out: Joseph Emeka, Gideon Paul, Jackson Juma, Nicholas Owende, Geoffrey Alwala, Joel Odongo, Gady Omondi, David Oriki and Charles Ouma

KCB FC

Spent: Sh 140,000

Received: Sh 135,000

In: Chrispinus  Odhiambo (Ofafa Jericho High), Rodgers Oyaro (KCB U19), Andrew Murunga (Tusker-on loan), Hedmond Mauda (Western Stima), Paul Kiongera (Gor Mahia), Sosthenes Idah (Bandari), Francis Ouma (Mathare United), Manopi Koko (Sofapaka), Ezekiel Odera (Thika United) and Paul Kimani (Bidco United)

Out: Milton Milimo, Carlson Mweresa, Daniel Waweru, David Bogere, Edward Oduor, Jacob Keli, Clifford Alwanga, Brian Osumba and Kevin Keegan

Sony Sugar FC

Spent: Sh70,000

Received: Sh560,000

In: Evans Wandera (Bandari), Lucas Indeche (Thika United), Victor Omondi (Chemelil Sugar), Edwin Oduor (KCB), Samuel Otieno, Duncan Owiti (Karuturi Sports), Gady Omondi (Muhoroni Youth), Timothy Odhiambo, Naftali Okombo (Sony U19), Amos Asembeka (Mahakama), Dismas Oumndi, Antony Oginga (Ngara Youth) and Steve Biko (renewed contract)

Out: Wycliffe Kasaya, Moses Arita, Bernard Meki, David Nyanzi, Isaac Otieno

Nakuru All Stars FC

 

Spent: Sh105,000

Received: Sh115,000

In: Bernard Odhiambo, Samuel Mwangi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Angelo Akumu (Gor Mahia-on loan), Arthur Weyula (Ligi Ndogo), Samuel Mwangi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Ronny Kagunzi (City Stars), Brian Mandela (West Kenya), Maurice Odhiambo (B1903), Allan Katerega (St Joseph Nakuru), Bernard Odhiambo, Sebastian Muchera, Joseph Kizito, Evans Omondi, David Oputi, Geoffrey Maina, Stephen Kamidi, Teddy Siwa, Erastus Mwaniki, Titus Achesa, Peter Kihungi, Boniface Akenga, Julius Gitau, Wilson Andati, William Odunga, John Ndirangu, Lawrence Ochieng, Dennis Sikhai, Peter Ng’ang’a, Stanlaus Akiya and Daniel Ndung’u (all renewed contracts)

Out:None

Nairobi City Stars

Spent: Sh45,000

Received: Sh45,000

In: Kevin Ochieng (Mathare United), Victor Maloba, Kevin Oliech, Moses Otieno (Tusker), Evans Chief (Black Stars-Kibera), Raaquib Milanzi (Tusker-on loan), George Midenyo (Gor Mahia), Kevin Omondi (Asec Huruma), Timothy Kaimenyi (student), Lawrence Kasadha, George Abege and Joseph Kayiira (Victoria Universisty SC), Dennis Ng’ang’a, Justus Basweti, John Amboko, Andrew Ongwae, Arthur Museve, Dennis Okoth, Jimmy Bageya, Calvin Okoth, Victor Ashinga, Fredrick Majani, Herbert Anunga and Collins Odhiambo (all renewed contracts)

Out: Ronny Kagunzi, Bruno Sserenkuma, George Mwangi, Francis Thairu, Sammy Baron, Nicholas Mejja and Silas Aluvisia

Thika United FC

Spent: Sh250,000

Received: Sh130,000

In: Michael Olunga (Liberty Academy-on loan), Bernard Meki (Sony Sugar), Hamza Muwonge (Vipers SC), Michael Wanyika (Karuturi Sports), John Otieno, Eugene Mukangula (Thika U19), Moses Arita (Sony Sugar), Timothy Ludda (Upper Hill), Athman Ngotho (Bidco United), Antony Gathu (Gor Mahia), Samuel Mwanje, Daniel Ojaro (St. Mary’s Kitende), Simon Mbugua and Joseph Kuria (renewed contracts)

Out: Ezekiel Odera, Clifton Miheso, Francis Kahata, Lucas Indeche, Freeman Mulbah, Dweh Allison and Kepha Aswani (loaned-out)

Most expensive players

 

Humphrey Mieno (Sofapaka): Sh1.3m

Joseph Shikokoti (AFC): Sh0.7m

Wycliffe Kasaya (AFC): Sh0.5m

Shaban Kenga (Gor): Sh0.3m

Osborne Monday (Tusker) and Haron Shakava (Gor Mahia): Sh 0.25m

Michael Olunga (Thika United) and Muhammed Hassan (AFC): Sh 0.2m

Titus Wamalwa (AFC): Sh 0.15m

Lloyd Wahome (Tusker), Patillah Omoto and Kepha Aswani (both Bandari): Sh 0.1m

The above figures are exclusive of the players’ signing fees.