Kakamega Homeboyz are the latest top flight club to express interest in thriving Mathare United left back Norman Ogolla who had a stellar debut season with the 2008 league champions.Ogolla was among the past season’s revelations following his superb show despite his limited Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) experience having joined the club fully at the start of the season after finishing his high school studies.The youngster had earlier attracted interest from Wazito in the mid season transfer window while KCB also knocked his door towards the tail end of the campaign, all hoping to acquire his signature.The 18-year old who signed a five year contract with Mathare while still a student at Kakamega High School disclosed that Homeboyz were keen to have a round table negotiation and seal the deal ahead of the rest.49’| Goal Mathare United FC Norman Ogolla scores after curling in a free kick from the right channel Scores @MathareUtd 1-2 @posta_rangers #BKPL pic.twitter.com/XBa49R2dlS— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) June 26, 2021 “Out of the teams which have reached out, Homeboyz have been persistent in their enquiries. I have a lengthy contract with Mathare but should the club allow me to leave then I will gladly do so. KCB and Wazito had also approached me,” he said.Ogolla who played all minutes of the first leg expressed his delight in making his top flight debut and establishing himself as the first choice Mathare left back.The slum boys turned to the youngster after parting ways with David Owino who joined KCB while Moses Mburu left few weeks into the start of the season.The youngster, who was born and brought-up in the football talent-rich Makongeni Estate in Nairobi, is eager to emulate other great footballers who hail from the neighborhood. EXCLUSIVE: How thriving Mathare United rookie was forced back to footballHe highlighted former Sharks goalkeeper Brian Bwire, Wazito duo of Brian Musa and Bixente Otieno, former Sofapaka midfielder Teddy Osok among others he is eager to emulate. “It was great to play at the highest club competition in the land with friends whom we grew up together in Makongeni. Majority were ahead of me but I am happy to have finally achieved my dream,” he said.Meanwhile, Ogolla thanked community coaches Kennedy Omari and Amin Agik who doubles up as a referee for nurturing his talent.
