After returning to the Kariobangi Sharks team following the conclusion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) , Issa Lumumba had pledged to work his socks off and help the club gather as many points as possible from the remaining nine rounds of the season.Lumumba returned to the team at the start of the week after two months out as he was concentrating on writing his final secondary school examinations at St. Anthonys Boys, Kitale.L👀k who’s here.🤝 @Betway_KE#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/aKQ3JXW5Gp— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) April 7, 2022 The youngster joined Sharks late last year on a long term deal at a time when he was still a student but can now fully concentrate on his football career after clearing school.Before returning to school, the rookie had tasted league action five times, mostly as an impact player. He earned his maiden league start in the club’s 3-0 win over Vihiga Bullets in October last year.” It feels good be back to the team after some time out. I can now focus on helping the team scoop as many points as possible in the remaining matches. I am sure I will get good grades when the results are out and will also excel on the pitch,” he said.From child labour to football stardom – This is Moses Mudavadi’s storyThe return of the attacker comes at a time when Sharks have been struggling to win matches in a convincing way as the last time the club won a game by more than two goals was way back in January.He says he will strive to be match fit before the season ends and grab a handful of goals. Sharks are currently placed seventh with 37 points.”I am working hard to get to my best in as fitness is concerned. I hope that I will be considered for playing time in the final six rounds of the season,” he said.
