APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo Omollo has broken his silence over the absence of influential midfielder Hilary Otieno from the club’s pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League campaign.Bomet have been stepping up preparations for their second consecutive season in the top flight after securing a 10th-place finish last term, with the club keen to build on a campaign that saw them comfortably retain their Premier League status.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##However, Otieno has been a notable absentee from the team’s preparations, raising questions over his future at the club.The experienced attacking midfielder joined Bomet midway through last season from Kakamega Homeboyz and quickly established himself as an important figure in Pamzo’s side.His contribution played a significant role in helping the club navigate its way to safety.Shabana new signing reveals why he returned to KenyaWith the new season scheduled to kick off in a week, Otieno has yet to rejoin his teammates for pre-season training.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Omollo confirmed that the player has expressed a desire to leave the club but stressed that he remains contracted to Bomet.“For the ongoing transfer window, we have not released any player apart from Hansel Ochieng, who has joined Gor Mahia. Hilary Otieno has expressed his desire to move on, but he is still part of the team,” Omollo said.The coach also explained that Bomet are unlikely to make major changes to their squad during the current transfer window, with most of last season’s players already back in camp.“Most of the players who featured for us last season have returned to the team after completing their course at Kenya Training College, and that explains why we will not be very active in the transfer market,” he added.STARS ABROAD: Mixed results for Kenyans in England as Odada is substituted twiceOmollo believes maintaining the core of the squad will give Bomet continuity heading into their second season in the top flight.“I looked at what we achieved last season, and we did quite well, so we felt the need to maintain consistency,” he said.Otieno’s situation, however, remains one to watch as the new campaign approaches.The midfielder has reportedly attracted interest from defending champions Gor Mahia, who could make a move for his services before the transfer window closes.Government issues update on construction of Moi Stadium, Kisumu
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