Harambee Stars defender Joash Onyango has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Tanzanian giants Simba SC.
The 30-year-old is said to be fed up with the constant criticism he has received from fans and pundits, especially this season when he has been blamed for the team’s losses. Onyango joined Simba from Gor Mahia in August 2020, and his contract was extended last June for another two years
. However, he now appears to be ready to depart a year before his contract runs out due to frustrations.
Inaelezwa kuwa beki wa Klabu ya Simba MKenya Joash Onyango ameandika barua kwa uongozi wa Klabu hiyo akiomba kuondoka ifikapo mwishoni mwa msimu huu, sababu ikiwa kutopendezwa na mashambulizi ya wachambuzi na mashabiki dhidi yake pale timu inapopata matokeo mabaya. pic.twitter.com/bvF8lz8RvE
— Lemutuz TV (@lemutuztv) May 10, 2023
Onyango, nicknamed the “Berlin Wall,” has been a mainstay in Simba’s defence, playing nearly every match alongside his centre-back partner Congolese Henoc Inonga Baka.
Despite enduring constant criticism, coach Robertinho has kept faith with the defender, and his loyalty has been rewarded with top performances from the former Gor man.
Simba fans have made a habit of blaming Onyango whenever the team loses, and matters have escalated this campaign, particularly in the CAF Champions League, where he has been singled out for criticism.
Fans turned on him last month when the team was eliminated from the Champions League by holders Wydad Casablanca at the quarter-final stage.
It was the second time in one month that he came under heavy criticism after the club lost 3-1 away to Raja Casablanca in the group stages of the competition on April 1.
Onyango has won three trophies with Simba, including the league title and FAT Cup in 2020-21, as well as the Mapinduzi Cup last season.
