The 2009 league champions Sofapaka will certainly appreciate the FIFA international break that has triggered the interruption of league matches as centre back Stephen Okola who was out nursing a groin injury will be available when action resumes next weekend.The club announced that the defender had joined the rest of the team in training, having missed two matches while on the sidelines. He was unavailable during the draw against AFC Leopards in the Cats derby and the shocking 2-1 loss to Talanta.🔙Back like he never left!💪Stephen Okola joining the rest of the squad for group training.👊The defender has fully recovered from a groin injury suffered a fortnight ago against AFC Leopards.@betikaKe@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/i3RC0VJ271— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) March 24, 2022 The tough-tackling defender suffered the injury during the one-all draw to Gor Mahia in Wundanyi earlier in the month and consequently went on to miss Sofapaka’s last two matches.Okola has had a good partnership with David Nshimirimana in the heart of the backline this season, as the team has conceded fewer goals.In the 20 matches that he has been involved in, Batoto Ba Mungu conceded 17 goals, averaging less than a goal per match but went on to ship in three in the two games that he was absent.👏|Stephen Okola appreciation post⚽|21 matches under his feet⏰|1890 mintues clockedG.A|5th best defensive side with 17 goals conceded under his partnership with David Nshimirimana 💪|Okola has been so instrumental at the back.@betikaKe@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/hYY87p8AX3— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) March 12, 2022 Last season, Batoto Ba Mungu conceded 37 goals in 32 matches, averaging slightly over a goal per match while they have only conceded 20 goals in the 22 matches that they have played so far this season, less than a goal per match on average, and will be out to maintain or even make better that statistic.Sofapaka have registered eight clean sheets this season and Okola has been on the field every time they have managed to keep the opponent from scoring.Earlier in the month, Sofapaka’s head coach Ken Odhiambo heaped praises on the defender, noting that he has matured well and has been instrumental for Batoto Ba Mungu.Nshimirimana and Okola’s partnership at Sofapaka earns glowing plaudits
