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Gor Mahia edging closer to signing Ugandan midfielder Shafiq Kagimu

Festus Chuma 13:08 - 18 March 2023

Shafiq Kagimu vies for the ball with Solito Bright Stars captain Nelson Senkatuka during a past league match (Photo credit: URA FC)

Shafiq Kagimu vies for the ball with Solito Bright Stars captain during a past league match (Photo credit: URA FC)

The Cranes midfielder has a degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.

Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) giants Gor Mahia are moving closer to sealing a deal for Ugandan midfielder Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Pulse Sports can confirm.

Kagimu is currently a free agent after leaving Uganda Premier League giants URA FC, and Gor Mahia have made their intentions clear on trying to get him on board.

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Playing in Europe has been a big priority for Kagimu, but Gor Mahia has been patiently waiting for the player to decide on where he will play his football next.

K'Ogalo had been leading the race for the former Water FC midfielder, with Ugandan side Bright Stars having also linked with his signature.

It now appears the 24-year-old is set to join the record Kenyan top-flight champions, with the player believed to be training with the club as the officials wait for FIFA to lift the transfer ban.

In the ongoing transfer window, Gor Mahia have acquired the services of Rwandese international Emery Bayisenge, Uganda's Patrick Kaddu, and former Kakamega Homeboyz defender Sylvester Owino.

Former URA captain Shafik Kagimu (Photo credit: URA FC Media)

Kagimu has been at URA for the last seven years, joining the club in 2015 after graduating from Water FC youth side.

The midfielder parted ways with the Taxmen on mutual consent after he shared his intention with the Uganda Premier League club management at the beginning of the year.

In the first round of the 2022-2023 season Kagimu struggled to get regular minutes on the pitch while playing for the four-time Ugandan champions.

Gor Mahia was handed a transfer window ban by the world's football governing body FIFA for breach of contract involving Ghanaian player Jackson Owusu.

FIFA has directed Gor Mahia to pay Congolese striker, Sando Yangayay USD 8000 as outstanding remuneration.

Gor Mahia FC released Sando at the end of 2021/22 season and he moved to FIFA demanding that Gor pay off the remainder of his contract#DuondOnagi pic.twitter.com/oQSoO2vXy9
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Just this week, FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber ordered Gor Mahia to pay their former forward Sando Yangayay USD 8,000 (Ksh. 1,036,800) for unlawful dismissal.

The ban seriously affected the club, and it is operating on a lean squad on match days.