The 2009 league champions Sofapaka have launched negotiations with Nigerian player Sébastine Sunday aimed at tying the versatile midfielder to a second spell at the club.Sunday is in the final weeks of the deal signed with the club in January 2020 but he has confirmed that plans are underway to have him around going forward.The soft spoken midfielder joined Sofapaka from Lagos Atletico on a two-year long deal and made his league debut against Mathare United in a game that ended in a 1-1 draw.➡️Official Communication;📝 |Player Transfer;⬇️Sofapaka FC would wish to inform you that we have completed the signature of midfielder Sebastine Ikekhai Sunday from Lagos Athetico of Nigeria.🤝Welcome to Sofapaka familiy Promise 💛@betikaKe#BatotoBaMungu#Sofapakafamilia. pic.twitter.com/tsq18NT7Nc— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) January 30, 2020 He went on to open his goal account in the 3-1 win over record champions Gor Mahia at Narok Stadium and has been a starter in the team that has been struggling to string up positive results this season.Sunday who is open to extending should a better package come his way revealed that the club had made attempts to retain him and will make up his mind at the end of the season.”Talks between me and the club are ongoing but at the moment, I am focused on the remaining matches. I wouldn’t mind to put pen if the terms will be favorable,” he said.What a beauty by Sebastine Ikekhai! 85′ @FC_Sofapaka 3-1 Gor Mahia.#KPL— Mwawana Muema, HSC (@MwawanaMuema) February 8, 2020 The midfielder who began life in the Kenyan league as a defensive midfielder has been playing at an advanced role in recent times.When asked on his preferred position, Sunday said he was comfortable to play anywhere in the midfield provided that his contribution helps the team win matches.”I don’t mind playing anywhere in the midfield. If the coach feels that I am best suited to shield the defense or ferrying the ball forward or creating I am always ready,” he said.
