Bandari and Harambee Stars goalkeepers’ trainer coach Jerim Onyango has disclosed behind the signing of goalkeeper Bryne Omondi in the mid season transfer window from KCB.”I liked the idea of working closer with him at club level and not just the national team so that I continue our project with him to make him the best not just locally but internationally,” he told Mozzart Sport.Onyango, admitted that he, has been a long time admirer of Omondi and has been keeping close tabs with him even when they were not working together.Speaking positively of him, he discussed what makes Omondi admirable and modern day goalkeeper##NAJAVA_MECA_8088411##”He is the type of goalkeeper that any team would want in modern football. He has a great ability to play with his feet, good with crosses and his general physical attributes make him outstanding. He is a quality goalkeeper and one of the best around,” he hailed him.Omondi craving for Harambee Stars starting roles again after full recoveryEven while bringing Omondi on board, Bandari had in their ranks a good local goalkeeper in the name of 31 year old Joseph Ochuka and his coach also discussed that move”Ochuka is equally a very good goalkeeper. In a top team like Bandari fighting for titles, you need to have at least two top goalkeepers and so the need to bring Bryne also. All the two are currently doing a good job and have impressed me,” he said.Onyango, a former Kenyan International and three times winner of the FKF Premier League with Gor Mahia, in the meantime said he was keen on polishing Omondi’s leadership skills and those of other shot stoppers at the club.”Leadership is both in-born and learnt. I believe I can teach them a few things not only in words but also from the way they see me handling them and how I carry out myself,” he offered.Omondi longing for full recovery, Bandari debut and national team returnBandari head coach John Baraza also spoke positively of the former Mathare United goalkeeper, in his post match press conference after their match against AFC Leopards, praising his passing range that helps the team in build up play and also in initiating transitions. Omondi, was the first choice Stars goalkeeper until he, sustained an injury with the national team that kept him out for about 8 weeks and in his place came in Police goalkeeper Patrick Matasi.
