Migori Youth FC forward Christopher Koloti has revealed that the desire for regular playing time and career development influenced his decision to join the FKF Premier League debutants despite receiving lucrative offers from established top-flight clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former AFC Leopards attacker joined Migori Youth during the recently concluded transfer window after spending last season with Ingwe, where he struggled to secure the playing time he had anticipated.Harambee Starlets annihilate Seychelles 11-0 in Olympic qualifierKoloti, who spoke to Mozzart Sport, admitted that his stint at Leopards did not unfold as he had envisioned, prompting him to reassess his career path and seek an environment where he could enjoy consistent minutes and continue developing.“I chose to join the club (Migori Youth) because I wanted to have the right development for my career and gauge myself. I think after school, the expectations were high and the competition as well, but this did not turn out as I had envisioned in terms of getting the competitive edge and minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010034##“Migori is a solid team and, yes, though they are new in the league, I opted to take up the challenge to enhance my development, with playing time being my focus. "I want to find my rhythm and find a good version of myself because at Leopards I felt I was going to start, but that wasn't the case.Harambee Stars drop to worst FIFA position in over eight years after winless international window“So I felt taking up the Migori challenge would enhance my career and spur it upwards effectively, despite offers from Bandari, Shabana and even KCB,” he stated.The move to Migori gives Koloti another opportunity to establish himself in the top flight as he enters his second FKFPL season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010054##The former Kakamega High School attacker scored four goals in his debut campaign and has now set himself an ambitious target of significantly improving that tally.Koloti is targeting double figures and has even set his sights on challenging for the Golden Boot if he can maintain consistency throughout the campaign.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: McCarthy's new Harambee Stars tactical set up that nullified Rwanda“For this season, I am a very ambitious fellow. I am targeting to triple my numbers from last season and, who knows, even challenge for the Golden Boot award. It may seem impossible, but I am certain that in life all is possible,” he added.Koloti will form part of Migori Youth’s attacking options alongside fellow forward Philemon Nyakwaka as the newly promoted side prepares for its maiden top-flight campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010034##Backed by Mozzart Bet, Migori Youth secured promotion to the top flight after winning the 2025/26 National Super League (NSL) title, earning automatic promotion to the country's elite division.The club will begin its historic FKFPL journey at home on Sunday, 11 October, when it hosts 2024 league champions Kenya Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium.
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