Gor Mahia midfielder Nicholas Omondi has been working hard behind the scenes not only to break to the starting team but also to make his father William Olem whom he labels as his number one fan proud.Omondi joined the Kenyan champions in January last year from National Super League side Kibera Black Stars but has spend most of the time warming the technical bench courtesy of the experienced midfielders who are deemed to be head and shoulders above him.The creative midfielder quenched his thirst for playing time on Wednesday when he came in for John Ochieng early in the first half during their 2-1 loss to Kariobangi Sharks.🟡 | 36′ An early Substitution for Gor Mahia John Ochieng is replaced by Nicholas OmondiGor Mahia 0 Kariobangi Sharks 1#GorVsSharks#BKPL pic.twitter.com/vsgEdSMx68— Betking Kenya Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) July 21, 2021 It is after the game that the national U20 captain revealed that his hard work compelled coach Sammy Omollo to give him playing time which he intends to use it to help the club win their remaining matches and thank his father for the support he has afforded him.The youngster who falls under the agency managed by former Leopards forward Ray Omondi revealed that his dad was a staunch fan of the club who would spare time and follow their live matches with the anticipation of watching him play.”I have been sweating behind the scenes to break to the starting team and help win our matches. I am grateful that since joining the club I have managed to get more than fifty minutes of playing time. I want to build on it and keep on winning for the sake of the club and my dad who has been pushing and supporting me throughout. He is a fan of the club and challenges me to fight for my place in the team, “he said.A Bench So Rich Gor Mahia youngsters Nicholas Omondi, Frank Odhiambo and Benson Omalla sit out their team’s Premier League clash against Nzoia Sugar FC.#footke pic.twitter.com/WQPcARgvhe— Footballers Of Our Time (@TransferMarktEA) April 7, 2021 With the club looking for options to fill the rather big shoes left by Kenneth Muguna who joined Tanzanian Premier League outfit Azam FC, Omondi said that he was equal to the task and challenged the bench to try him,” he added. “He was an exceptional player who would make playing football look easy. The bench shouldn’t sweat over his unavailability as I believe that I have what it takes to replace him,”he said.
