Zanaco Snap Up Arrows Goalkeeper

Zambia Super League giants Zanaco FC have acquired the services of Red Arrows goalkeeper Ian Otieno.

The 26-year-old has been in negotiations with the side in the last couple of weeks and finally will be presented as a Zanaco player before January 31, subject to a medical.

Otieno has agreed on a two-year-deal but could be handed an extension depending on his performance for the club at the end of the 2019/2020 season.

“Red Arrows Football Club has concluded talks with Zanaco Football Club on the transfer of goalkeeper Ian Otieno,” the Zambia outfit posted on their official Facebook page.

“The club would like to thank the Kenyan International goal custodian for the services rendered to Arrows and wishes him the best of luck at his new club.”

Formerly with Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards before moving to Red Arrows, Otieno is hopeful of enjoying a successful campaign with Zambia’s CAF confederation Cup representatives.

He kept 10 clean sheets to help Arrows finish second in the Stream A of Zambia Super League last season.

Otieno was recalled back to Kenya national team, the Harambee Stars, by coach Francis Kimanzi and was instrumental in a 1-1 draw against Egypt and Togo in the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.