Weekend brace opens new chapter for Shami after injury nightmare

Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder, Shami Kibwana is elated to back on the scoring chart after shaking off a nagging shoulder injury that has limited his involvement.The skillful midfielder announced his return from injury with a brace and assist during his side’s 3-1 win over Ulinzi Stars on Sunday at the ASK Nakuru.Homeboyz started the season poorly but Shami was one of the few bright sparks in the team before he picked a shoulder injury in March. He has been battling with the injury and he is now fit again. He has termed Sunday’s brace against the military outfit a confidence boost. “It is a confidence boost, it feels good to be back among the scorers after such a long battle with an injury, it feels good to contribute to the team’s success with goals and an assist and hopefully I get more in the coming days. I have really worked hard to be fully fit and I am looking forward to hitting top form again,” he told Mozzart Sport.Min 55Shami Kibwana with goal of the season. We lead.Homeboyz 1-0 Ulinzi— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) July 4, 2021 Homeboyz are currently eighth in the FKF Premier League log with 31 points and Shami says they have to focus on winning the remaining matches of the season so as to atone for the false start to the new season.“The remaining nine matches are all like finals for us because we had set targets before the season started and so far we are still lagging behind which means we have to get as many points as possible if we can manage to win all the nine games, the better, he continued.🟡 | 56′ ⚽️ Goal Kakamega HomeboyzKibwana Shami puts the hosts ahead He beats Saruni from outside the areaKakamega Homeboyz 1 Ulinzi Stars FC 0#HomeboysVsUlinzi#BKPL pic.twitter.com/ZIpf3vjdJy— Betking Kenya Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) July 4, 2021 Due to the suspension of sporting activities in the Western region, Homeboyz are currently staging their matches in Nakuru. Asked whether it is a disadvantage to be playing away from home, Shami said that they are in fact enjoying playing in Nakuru as it comes with less pressure.“We are enjoying playing here, sometimes when you play at home it comes with that additional pressure but here we are calmer and we are giving our best so I don’t really think that it is a bad thing to be playing here,” he concluded.Kakamega Homeboyz will host Mathare United in Nakuru.

 

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