Like a nomad in constant search for greener pastures, Harambee Stars striker Ismael Salim Dunga is a proud journeyman who never shies away from seizing a lucky chance.”The aim is to grow, both in terms of finances and careerwise,” says the 29-year-old former member of the Congo United’s golden generation that flattered to deceive.In eleven years, Dunga has played for twelve clubs spread across six countries and three continents, including Europe and Asia. Not even French hero turned villain Nicolas Anelka can hold a candle to the former Tusker FC player when it comes to club hopping.Considered as one of the most travelled players in modern football, Anelka changed clubs thirteen times in nineteen years before his retirement at the age of 36 in 2015.Presently with Kamatamare Sanuki in the Japanese third tier, Dunga proudly says playing football has been good to him, and has no regrets so far.”With hardwork and discipline, I can count several investments I have made courtesy of football and I can say I’m doing fine. I can’t complain.”His move to Japan last year he says was due to his good record at KF Vllaznia Shkodër in Albania which earned him many admirers, but it was Sanuki that proved more serious, offering a better package and buying out his contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_6624427##Mozzart Sport statistics shows that Dunga is yet to settle and command a regular role with Sanuki. In 23 games played, Dunga has only featured four times.”I’m still adapting to life in Japan, as you know their style of playing football is different from that in Europe. It is not as easy as some people may think, but I’m working very hard and I’m sure things will be fine.” Dunga delighted after first start for Japanese sideKenyan players have been crossing the borders in the neighbouring countries in search for better opportunities and according to Dunga, this is a sign of fallen standards of Kenyan football.”Before, players from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and other countries came to play in Kenya, today the reverse is happening, our players are trooping to Tanzania and elsewhere, it is a sign that our standards have dropped.”He is urging those who will next occupy Kandanda House to restore the lost glory.”They should ensure that players can earn decent wages playing football in Kenya, that way we’re going to inspire the youths to take up the game.”
