Kariobangi Sharks central defender Timothy Ekhavi is plotting for double success in the forthcoming Football Kenya Federation Premier League season.Ekhavi who joined the club two months ago from Division One outfit Luanda Villa is praying to guide Sharks to their second major title as well as win big off the pitch as he is set to wrap up his studies.The 22-year old defender, is a fourth-year student at the Maseno University pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance at the Kisumu based institution.##NAJAVA_MECA_6778419##The hard man said aiding Sharks end the wait for the second title since their promotion to the top flight as well as graduating top the long list of priorities and wishes he has for next year.Sharks, defied the odds to win the domestic Cup in 2018 where they beat the 2009 league champions Sofapaka 3-2 in the final staged at the Kasarani Stadium.”I really can’t wait to make my debut in the top flight. My dream is to win a title in my first season in the country’s top division. The prolonged preseason has been of help to me for I have trained and worked on all the aspects of defending in a bid to be ready. I am also hoping to graduate next year, “he said.Penalties: Timothy Ekhavi takes Villa’s seventh…he scoresLuanda 6-5 Ulinzi Stars— Ulinzi Stars FC (@UlinziStarsFC) February 16, 2020 Ekhavi who has had the privilege of wearing the armband in a couple of test matches Sharks have played acknowledges that garnering playing time during league matches will not be a walk in the park despite skippering the side in friendly encounters.Coach William Muluya has been handing the armband to three players in the matches played in the preseason with Luke Otiala and Julius Masaba being picked as Ekhavi’s seniors.Strength of a woman: Meet the madam driving Posta Rangers team busThe Musingu High School product will battle for game time with the experienced Dan Guya, Otiala and Collins Obanda who all joined the club in the past transfer window.”My work is cut out in as far as getting first team duties is concerned. I have however stashed my hope in hard work and discipline which I know will propel me to success. The competition is also good for my growth,” he added.
