This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
July 15, 2019
Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia are eyeing Burundian striker Jules Ulimwengu, with a transfer fee of Sh9 million reportedly on the table.
According to sources, Gor Mahia team manager Jolawi 'TM' Obondo confirmed the interest in Ulimwengu, but suggested a transfer was highly unlikely at this point owing to the demands from both the player and his current club Rayon Sport.
"We are looking for a striker. He (Ulimwengu) could be the one. Or it could be someone else. We have a list of names we are pursuing and the coach wants to be sure of who is coming in because this is a crucial department," explained Obondo.
Ulimwengu, 19, has been in high demand after scoring 12 league goals last season and topping the scorer's chart at the Cecafa Kagame Cup with three goals from as many games.
However, it is highly unlikely any transfer will go through before Gor Mahia face Zambian side Green Eagles in the quarter-finals of the Kagame Cup on July 16.
