What has been said He opted to leave the Emerging Stars camp in order to complete the PAOK Thessaloniki talks because he wants to chase his European dream, a source close to the 21-year-old told
Goal on Wednesday. He was elated to get a call-up from Stanley Okumbi, but the desire to complete the deal with the Greek club made him reconsider his place in the national side.
He has the blessings of AFC Leopards and it is the club that requested the federation to release him from the Cecafa squad in order to chase the dream.
PAOK had engaged the Kenyan midfielder in April, but travel was made impossible by the restrictions placed in order to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Although rumours indicate Shichenje has been offered a two-year deal by the Greek side, the source did not confirm whether that is true.
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Goal on Monday. Okumbi has been given a free-hand regarding team structuring and the management is doing its best to ensure his wishes are granted. A few more changes are coming before the short transfer window is closed.
The team has made several signings already to bolster the squad and ensure the team gets positive results consistently.
The latest signings are Alex Dunga Luganji who joins the team from the National Super League side Nairobi Stima. Rising Star Steiner Musasia and Josphat Lopaga.
The Mailmen also signed midfielder Bernard Ondiek from Gor Mahia a couple of days ago.
The veteran player found it hard to break into the K Ogalo first team and opted to try his fortune elsewhere. The Mailmen jumped on the opportunity and brought him on board.