S. OchiengMidfield veteran Patillah Omoto departs Kariobangi Sharks after 15 years of service
Reading Time: 3min | Thu. 07.07.22. | 09:16
The midfielder played for the club from 2005-2022.
An over 15-year love story between midfield veteran Patillah Omoto and Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side Kariobangi Sharks was sadly brought to an end on Wednesday evening 6 July 2022 when the midfielder announced his departure from the top-flight outfit.
Since making a first-time appearance for the club nearly two decades ago in 2005, Omoto put an end to his long serving status at Kariobangi Sharks when he penned an emotional farewell to the club calling time to his stint.
Patilah Omoto has announced his departure from Kariobangi Sharks.
— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 6, 2022
Omoto made his debut for Sharks in 2005. He left briefly for AFC Leopards in 2013 and later Bandari in 2014 before returning to the club in 2015.
A Sharks legend he is.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/qKRBcEV1nH
Since 2005, Omoto only left Sharks briefly in 2013 and 2014 when he joined 12-time Kenyan champions AFC Leopards and coastal based Bandari FC both on one year loan deals before returning to the club till the time he put an end to it all.
“Dear Kariobangi Sharks, how do I express myself? First, I would like to express how much of a privilege it has been to play for this great club. Since making my debut in 2005 it has been a journey any Sharks lad could wish for.
I would like to thank everyone involved with the club for making Sharks one of the best clubs around. A very big thank you to every coach I have played under for showing trust in me and teaching me all I know,” the player penned.
“I cannot forget the one special person I hold dear to my heart; Mr. Nick (Mwendwa, club owner). The best leader I have ever come across. He was a man that gave the club life, he gave everyone involved in the club belief that we were good enough to compete at the top level. Not only did you give the club everything, but you also gave me everything I needed to become the person I am today on and off the field.
👑| Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be highlighting and appreciating various stars who grace our league.
— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) November 9, 2021
1. Patillah Omoto (@k_sharksfc)
Just how good is Tila!🤩
The passes, the composure, his reading of the game in the middle of the park. Underrated. pic.twitter.com/gS2nVGp94P
“To all my teammates from my debut to date, thanks for helping me achieve what I did. I wish everyone all the best in future,” the player further wrote.
Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the midfield general revealed that it is the desire to seek a new challenge that enhanced his decision in calling time to his near 18 year stint at the club.
“I have played at the club all my life and I thought it was the right moment to just seek a new challenge. That is what made me do it,” he said.
While the midfielder remained tight lipped about his possible destination, he revealed he will carefully survey the offers on his table during this free period before taking the next step.
