Experienced Ugandan defender Shafik Batambuze has set his eyes on a successful outing with defending Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kakamega Homeboyz.The talented left-footed defender joined Homeboyz two months ago, switching sides from Tanzanian side Singida Fountain Gate FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_7959180##Batambuze is not so new in the Kenyan league, having featured for record league champions Gor Mahia, 13-time champions Tusker FC, 2009 champions Sofapaka, and defunct side Western Stima.During his stint with the Brewers and K’Ogalo, Shafik won the Premier League in 2016 and 2018, respectively. He equally added the Gotv shield medal to his growing medal list after inspiring Tusker and Sofapaka to victories.He will be making his third appearance in the Kenyan league with the Patrick Odhiambo-coached side, having put pen to paper on a short-term contract.Olunga scores brace as Al Duhail bounce back to winning waysThe left back, who can also play upfront in an offensive position, marked his return to the FKF Premier League by inspiring Homeboyz to a 2-1 triumph over KCB at Police Sacco Stadium.A fortnight ago,the technically gifted defender opened his goal-scoring account for Homeboyz after converting from the spot in a match that ended in an all-draw against FC Talanta in Thika.The former Kabwe Warriors man states that he is focused on helping Abana Beingo evade dropping points in the remaining matches and finish among the best four.”It has been a fair start in my return to Kenya, and I am looking forward to having an impactful third stint in the country by helping my new employer wind up the campaign in a perfect way among the top four. This will be achievable by us avoiding defeats in our remaining matches and winning as many matches as we can,” he stated.The soft-spoken defender additionally expressed his joy after scoring two weeks ago and promised to add more before the season culminates.49′ Bachuuuuuuuuu!!! Shafik Batambuze makes no mistakes from the spot to give us the lead 🔴0-1🟡 pic.twitter.com/j9PM8kfIT5— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) March 2, 2024 “It is always a great feeling for a defender to score, because we rarely do. I’m happy with my goal contribution to the team, but I’m certainly not yet done with the campaign. I am looking forward to finding the back of the net more in future assignments,” he added.
