FKF Premier League side, Sofapaka put in a good show to beat Kakamega Homeboyz 3-1 in an FKF Premier League match on Thursday at the Kasarani AnnexA 19-year-old Ben Stanley Omondi was the driving force behind their resounding victory after playing a significant role in each of the goals they scored in the action-packed encounter. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7099561##When Omondi joined the 2019 Kenyan Premier League champions from second-tier side Migori Youth during the preceding transfer window, he vowed to impress in his first season on the top-flight stage.Ahead of the club’s opening fixture, Omondi said he would be targeting 10 assists. Indeed, the teen sensation is halfway through realizing his objective after providing three assists against Kakamega Homeboyz on Thursday. Although he admits that the FKF Premier League compared to the NSL is a different league altogether, Stanley said he is already coping well with the high demands of the big stage. “I have picked up a lot of knowledge during my brief time with the team. The National Super League and the Kenyan Premier League are very different in terms of style of play, level of experience, and level of competition. Due to the intense competition and demands of the top-flight league, I have had to up my game in order to compete successfully and fit in with the team, “Omondi declared.🔵 | YOUR PLAYER PROFILE 💪 | Ben Stanley Omondi 📍 | Karachwonyo , Homabay County 🗞️ | Stanley , a lethal box to box midfielder from County 043, is eager to get his Premier League career off to a positive start.@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/tiJ5JHFRea— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) November 14, 2022 He adds that his work is made easier because the club’s head coach, David Ouma, always makes his expectations very clear before every assignment. “The coach has outlined his season-long goals for us, and we must strive to meet those goals. It takes a lot of dedication to play continental football, and I personally want to help the team by scoring some goals and providing at least ten assists. At the end of the season, I will be happy that I was able to contribute in some small way to the club’s success.”He said he managed to settle down quickly at the Nairobi-based club because of the level of trust and confidence Coach Ouma has shown in him.”I realize I have a difficult task ahead of me because the stakes are high and the coach has such high expectations for me. Being my first season, it will be such an experience for me. I am well-trained and able to fit in.” Omondi said he joined Sofapaka to fulfill his lifetime dream of brushing shoulders with the big boys of Kenyan football.”I’m excited and honored to be a part of this fantastic club. I have discovered a group that is determined to contend for championships. This was a significant motivator that allowed me to write at the club. I am confident we will see results right away because of the excellent preparation we have so far,” Omondi said.Ben Stanley Omondi⚽️🔥Chipukizi mdogo zaidi katika NSL⚽️huyu ni kifaru pale @MigoriYouth wanaopiga katika Ligi ya NSL.Kiu chake ni kutua pale Camp Nou Barecelona.Mbele kweupe dogo⚽️🔥.#MoreThanCameraPhone #ThursdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/Q30eR3m4Wl— davismberia (@davismberia) September 3, 2020 The youngster is so outstanding that head coach Ouma has predicted his future success.”Ben is a young man who has shown tremendous promise in the growth of his game. Since joining us, he has played with a lot more desire and improved greatly in his style of play in the friendly games we have played,” Ouma said. “The future is with the young guys, so I love developing upcoming players. I’ve always been a big fan of Ben, and he’s consistently displayed impressive play. I am so sure that he will develop into a great player in the future, so he is a player to keep an eye out for,” he added.Wilkims Ochieng watches from the bench as Koper record first league win in 2023
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