Defender Collins Sichenje has joined Kuopio Palloseura on loan from Swedish club AIK for the 2023 season
The 189cm player is known for his hard tackles and impressive speed, making him a valuable addition to the Kuopio team.
Sichenje joined AIK at the beginning of 2022 on a four-year contract and quickly made his way into the representative team. He appeared in eight Allsvenskan matches and four Conference League qualifiers, proving himself to be a promising player with a bright future.
Sichenje having a bigger role
However, AIK wanted Sichenje to have an even bigger role and saw the loan agreement with Kuopio as a perfect opportunity.
The Kenyan international arrived in Kuopio straight from the national team camp and is excited to join his new team for the upcoming season. He is eager to help the team achieve its goals and believes that his strengths will be useful in their pursuit of victory in the Veikkausliiga.
“It feels really good to be here and I’m ready for this joint project. I want to help the team towards common goals and give my all to this club. I believe that my strengths will be useful for the team and we will be able to fight for the victory in the Veikkausliiga together,” commented Collins on his expectations for the coming year,” he said.
Kuopio Palloseura head coach Pasi Tuutti is pleased to have Sichenje on board, as the team has been working hard to strengthen its roster ahead of the new season. He believes that Sichenje’s aggressiveness and readiness to fight will bring much-needed tools for various implementations of game plans. The defender is versatile and can operate in various roles on the ground floor, as well as in the defensive midfield role where he played during his national team debut.
Tuutti acknowledges that turnover is natural in the league, as the best players continue their journey to bigger clubs, but he is confident that Sichenje is the right choice to fill the gap that has been created. He praises Sichenje’s abilities and believes that he will be a valuable asset to the team as they strive for success in the upcoming season.
Sichenje right choice
“We have been wrestling with the players downstairs all winter. In addition to injuries, turnover is natural after last season’s success. The best players in the Veikkausliiga continue their journey to bigger circles, deservedly so.” background Tuutti.
“Collins is the right choice to fill the gap that has been created. Aggressiveness and readiness to fight bring us much-needed tools for various implementations of game plans.” praises Tuutti Collins.
Overall, the addition of Collins Sichenje to the Kuopio Palloseura team is a significant boost, and fans can look forward to seeing him in action as the team begins its Veikkausliiga campaign.