As a result, the club and the player have intensified talks and negotiations to ensure he stays for a further two seasons.
Uganda Premier League outfit NEC Football Club is yet to settle the contract situation of their star talisman Cromwell Rwothomio.
As he signed for the army side in the preseason transfer window, a clause was inserted in his contract, permitting an exit in the January transfer window.
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As a result, the club and the player have intensified talks and negotiations to ensure he stays for a further two seasons.
However, in case of any extension, Rwothomio's preference is six months, as per trusted sources close to the player and the club.
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Other clubs, including UPDF FC, have made contact with the player, but nothing has yet to be decided.
Since departing Vipers SC, Rwothomio has rediscovered his scoring boots and is currently the club's topscorer with six goals in 11 league appearances.
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17:54 - 20.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Algeria salvage late point against Burkina Faso
The result to made it two draws from two matches for Algeria in Group D, extending a run of five AFCON games without victory since being crowned 2019 champions.
Besides NEC and Vipers, Rwothomio has also featured for URA FC, where he made his loudest noise.
With the Tax Collectors, he netted 35 Uganda Premier League goals in 67 appearances across three and a half seasons.
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19:38 - 09.01.2024
TRANSFERS NEC sweating over Cromwell Rwothomio's contract, short-term deal nears end
And sources close to the player have intimated that the player, who is technically a free agent in this window, could head out should he receive a juicier offer.
Meanwhile, after the first round, NEC sit seventh with 24 points on the 16-team log.
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12:43 - 20.01.2024
This year or the next Uganda Cranes games? Minister Ogwang responds on Namboole opening
But, following Shadow Minister Geofrey Kayemba Ssolo's contrasting views, Ogwang did not clarify the facility's readiness for the games.