18-year old Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala was thriving until the club elected to bring in the experienced Farouk Shikalo in the mid-season transfer window. Wanzala, had played most of the club’s league matches in the first leg but his meteoric rise was halted by the arrival of Farouk who was signed as a free agent.##NAJAVA_MECA_7217448##The youngster who joined Homeboyz before the season began from Division One side Mayenje Santos has been reduced to a bench warmer from the time Farouk set foot at the Homeboyz camp.Much has his presence has slowed his growth, he appreciates the counsel and challenge from his senior who has a couple of Harambee Stars call ups and appearances under his belt.Mozzart Bet Cup: Tusker vs KCB pre-match analysisWanzala revealed that training and sharing the dressing room with Farouk has helped him in dealing with aerial balls and communication.The former national U17 custodian admitted that he had been dealing with crosses and other aerial challenges but learning from the award-winning shot stopper has helped him polish his game.“He has been kind enough to teach and counsel me from the time he joined the team. I have also learnt a lot from watching him in training and on match days. He has helped me improve in communicating with the defenders and dealing with aerial balls,” he said.17-year old Homeboyz keeper Ibrahim Wanzala dreams big after bagging three consecutive league startsHomeboyz had to reinforce the goalkeeping department after parting ways with Godfrey Oputi who was the first choice in the past season. Apart from Wanzala and Farouk, the Mozzart Bet powered club has Stephen Ochieng a the third choice goalkeeper.
