Omrachan, Okoth Rejoin SPL Side Western Stima

21st March 2019

Club chairman Laban Jobita confirms they will part ways with players during the shortened transfer window that closes on April 8

Tukser FC midfielder Kevin Okoth who has rejoined Kisumu based outfit Western Stima in the new SportPesa Premier League transfer window that is opened until April 8, 2019. PHOTO/ Kenyan Premier League
Tukser FC midfielder Kevin Okoth who has rejoined Kisumu based outfit Western Stima in the new SportPesa Premier League transfer window that is opened until April 8, 2019. PHOTO/ Kenyan Premier League
SUMMARY
  • SportPesa Premier League (SPL) side, Western Stima FC have confirmed signing of Ugandan forward Villa Omrachan and midfielder Kevin 'Kepha' Okoth
  • Omrachan played for Stima between June and November 2017 before parting ways with the power men when they dropped to the National Super League
  • Stima were forced to forfeit the points after Tusker complained that the player shouldn't have been fielded against his parent club as he had been loaned out to the Paul Ogai side
  • Jobita believes Okoth’s return will be a  boost for Stima who have been struggling in the absence of the midfielder

KISUMU, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) side Western Stima FC have confirmed the signings of Ugandan forward Villa Omrachan and midfielder Kevin 'Kepha' Okoth who have rejoined the side.

The Kisumu based outfit is strengthening ahead of the rigorous second leg of the SPL as they seek to cement their place in the top flight having been promoted back to the SPL at the end of last season.

Omrachan who is a former Paidha Angels FC attacker, played for Stima between June and November 2017 before parting ways with the power men when they dropped to the second-tier National Super League.

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"Omrachan is with us now. He's a good player and I believe that he will boost our attack because we have been struggling to score despite the many chances we've been creating.

“He has been here before, he understands the team well and I think that he'll settle in quickly, "club chairman Laban Jobita told Sportpesa News.

At the same time, the club has re-acquired the services of Okoth who was initially on loan from Tusker FC for the remainder of the season.

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Okoth was at the center of a storm that saw Stima lose three points they had earned in the win over the Brewers in December 2018.

Stima were forced to forfeit the points after Tusker complained that the player should not have been fielded against his parent club as he had been loaned out to the Paul Ogai side. 

Jobita believes Okoth’s return will be a  boost for Stima who have been struggling in the absence of the midfielder.

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"Okoth has rejoined us until the end of the season. I believe his return will rejuvenate our team since he's a quality player. 

“For now, I do not want to dwell on what happened between Stima and Tusker over the player,” Jobita stressed.

Jobita who is a former Gor Mahia FC attacker also disclosed that the club will part ways with players in the shortened transfer window that closes on April 8.

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"We will release part of the playing unit, but we have to talk to them first before we make the list public,” Jobita highlighted.

-Kevin Teya contributed in this article