Faraaz Fazel: Hard to let Kazim Raza leave Harambee Stars for Kakamega Homeboyz FC
Kazim Raza has completed his move from Harambee Stars to Kakamega Homeboyz FC in a record transfer deal for the Zanzibar FC league leaders.
The midfielder had a medical on Friday and has signed a long-term contract.
Kazim is likely to make his debut at against Gymkhana tonight.
“The time has come for a new challenge,” he said. “I am excited at the chance I have to be part of the next phase in the club’s history.”
He added: “Harambee is a top club and I have many friends there but you cannot turn down the chance to join Kakamega Homeboyz. I look forward to helping the manager and the team be successful in the coming years.”
Kazim will be unveiled at a news conference shortly before kick-off tonight at 10:30pm EST.
“Kazim is one of the finest playmakers in the game today and it’s a real pleasure to have secured his signature” said Kakamega boss, Taha Ali.
Kazim posted a letter on his official website thanking Harambee Stars fans for their support.
He said there had been many highlights, but added: “On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated situations from a personal point of view, mainly during the last six months.”
“Before last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Harambee Stars.”
“However, as you all know, things changed after the pre-season.”
“From feeling like an important player, I started to experience some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that I wanted and was used to.”
“Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances.”
Harambee Stars manager Faraaz Fazel says it was a “hard decision” to let Kazim join Zanzibar FC rivals Kakamega Homeboyz.
Fazel told zanzibarfc.com he would still have liked Kazim in his squad.
“These are decisions a manager has to make, but for me it was a hard decision. I’d love to have him in my squad, absolutely,” Fazel said.
“But to have a player in this situation is hard. He deserves that Harambee open the door for him to play regular first-team football.”
“I like people to be happy. I’m so sorry I couldn’t make him happy in this squad – I’m so sad with that, but I build my team around Shani Kara playing as my number 10.”
And Fazel says that when Kazim faces Harambee with Kakamega he is guaranteed a good reception from the Harambee supporters.
“He’s very classy. I think he’s a player that stays in the fans’ hearts and also in those of his colleagues,” added Fazel.
“I’m just with him six months and I like him a lot. Imagine the people who have been with him for three years. He stays in the club history – he won important matches and people loved him.”
“He will come here with a Kakamega Homeboyz FC shirt on one day and the people will show him that.”
Transfer News:
- Trade 15
- Kazim Raza from Harambee Stars to Kakamega Homeboyz FC
- Mateen Manek from Kakamega Homeboyz FC to Harambee Stars
- Trade 16
- Mohammed Raoufi from Indomitable Lions to Polisi Dodoma
- Muhammad Manji from Polisi Dodoma to Indomitable Lions
Other News:
- Shan Sardar (Gymkhana) has withdrawn from the league and will replaced by Sunny Nanda
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