Kakamega Homeboyz’s right-back, John Omondi, is satisfied with his performance in the matches he has featured in since his return to the top tier.Omondi sealed his return to the top tier in the mid-season transfer window after joining Homeboyz from Compel FC on a two-year deal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7910210##Before joining Homeboyz, Omondi had been out of the top tier for more than a year as he played in the lower leagues after leaving Kariobangi Sharks in September 2022.Although he was out for a while, Omondi has started in all Homeboyz matches since his unveiling, at the expense of other right-backs who had been sidelined.”I am happy with the steps I have taken since I joined the team. I am enjoying the game again and the challenge in the top flight,” said Omondi.The player, who previously played as a striker in his early days in the top tier, admitted that the first few weeks were tough owing to the fact that he was coming from the lower tiers.Grand closing expected in final group games of CAF Confederation CupHe credited the confidence from coach Patrick Odhiambo and his teammates for overcoming the rough patch and the ease with which he has blended in.”It was slightly difficult in the early days, but the coach encouraged me to work harder. The team has been supportive, and I have been training and playing according to instructions,” revealed Omondi.Besides the league matches, the former APS Bomet man started in the Mozzart Bet Cup’s round-of-32 contest against Solian City FC last weekend.He expressed his desire to see Homeboyz retain the title they won in July last year after beating Tusker 1-0 in the final stage at Kasarani Stadium.Omondi said contributing to a successful title defense is the biggest wish in the season that has been topsy-turvy for Homeboyz as far as the league run is concerned.”We hope to retain it at the end of the season. We only need to win the remaining four matches, and we will be declared champions again,” he added.Stars Abroad: Marcelo, Ayunga feature off the bench
