Towering stopper Elly Kessy Osotsi has joined Nairobi City Stars from third-tier side Kangemi All-Stars for the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season.
In joining Simba wa Nairobi, the six-foot-four lad joins the backline department that was left with only Kenedy Vidic Onyango and Edwin Malebo Buliba following departures at the end of last season.
“I am very happy and humbled to join Simba Wa Nairobi. I am eager to learn from the experienced players and the exceptional technical bench and add to what I have to become a top player,”
“I am also determined to achieve my goals not only to mention getting a National team call up.” added Osotsi
Elly will don jersey number 4 which was vacated by Salim Shitu Abdalla.
He’s been active in pre-season featuring in eleven of 18 games played. Besides his defensive duties, he provided one assist as he went on to clock a total of 809 minutes.
He is one of the arrivals for the new season besides Samuel Kapen, Clifford Ouma, Newton Ochieng, Andrew Kisilu, Kelvin Etemesi, Daniel Odhiambo, and Pius Omachi.
Towering Elly Kessy Osotsi during the Elite Cup tournament at Kasarani Annex in September 2022.
Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu