The return of seasoned attacker Kevin Amwayi has given Kakamega Homeboyz a much-needed boost.Amwayi has been missing in action for the last one and a half months after sustaining a knee injury during one of the club’s training sessions.##NAJAVA_MECA_7805344##Amwayi was sidelined for six matches, including those against Ulinzi Stars, Bidco United, Shabana, AFC Leopards, City Stars and Kenya Police.On Saturday, the forward made a comeback in Homeboyz’s starting lineup and participated in the entirety of their scoreless draw with Bandari.The ex-military officer joined the Kakamega-based outfit midway through the previous campaign, and he was instrumental in earning Homeboyz their first ever major top-flight silverware with his lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup finals.Chebet named SJAK Sports Personality for DecemberAmwayi makes a comeback at a time when the reigning Mozzart Bet Cup winners are having trouble upfront, which has seen the club go four matches without scoring.The former Ulinzi Stars ace expressed his joy after shaking off the injury setback, saying he is motivated to help the team replicate last season’s performance.”It has been a devastating period for me, especially getting injured when I was gaining momentum into the season. However, injuries are a normal occurrence, and despite the lengthy stay on the sidelines, I am thrilled to be back with the rest of the squad,” he stated.How coach Fredrick Owino is transforming lives through football in Eldoret”The team has been experiencing some poor runs in the most recent matches played, but I believe that with the draw last weekend against Bandari, I am optimistic we will have a better second leg,” he further added.In order to cut the deficit on Gor Mahia, the talented and quick winger has similarly inspired his teammates to turn Bukhungu into a fortress.”Our home performance has been a concern, and we need to step more into our own backyard. We are in the final phase of the season, and each match counts. I want to call on my fellow teammates to make good use of the home advantage for us to close in on the summit,” he concluded.
