Nairobi City Stars center back Wycliffe Omondi is overjoyed following a perfect debut season in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Omondi signed a two-year contract with Simba wa Nairobi at the start of the season after an exceptional performance with National Super League (NSL) club Migori Youth.Though not a starter in the top-tier league, Omondi defied odds and immediately settled at City Stars, where he earned a starting berth in the Nicholas Muyoti-led club.COSAFA Cup: Kenya beat Zimbabwe but have to wait longer to find out semi finals fateIn his first season in the top-flight, and at the heart of City Stars’ backline, the youngster had an outstanding season, appearing in 32 of the 34 league games.The hard-tackling defender, along with his fellow back three, were able to steer the Jonathan Jackson Foundation-financed team to improve on their defensive metrics, resulting in the City Stars keeping a total of twelve clean sheets in all competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8191715##Furthermore, City Stars’ impressive performance was aided by a strong backline, which ensured that, despite scoring freely up front, they finished the season as the third-highest scoring team with 42 goals, six behind record league champions Gor Mahia and five fewer than Tusker FC.They remained impermeable at the back, resulting in grinding victories compared to the previous season.In addition, the teenager completed his flawless start to life in the top-tier league with a goal and an assist to his name in the recently concluded season.COSAFA Cup: Austin Odhiambo admits strong winds propelled Kenya to victory over ZimbabweOmondi scored his Premier League debut goal against Kakamega Homeboyz in December 2023, as Muyoti, a former Homeboyz tactician, led his team to a 1-0 victory.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Omondi expressed his joy after a great excursion, stating that he was pleased with his individual performance in his first season.”I’m filled with emotion as I reflect on how I performed in my debut season in the country’s elite league. It’s been a long season, but I’m sincerely thrilled and glad about my personal performance considering it was my first season in the top division and I was able to play part in 32 league matches, which I believe was a solid start,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8191680##Omondi, who honed his skills at Pacesetters Academy in Migori County’s little-known Wasio village and later at Migori Youth, where his career sprung and lasted only a season before the Kawangware-based side came calling.The defender was also impressed with how quickly his career has progressed. “It’s extremely satisfying to see how quickly I’ve grown in such a short period of time. I am confident that all of this was due to sheer hard work and determination, which makes me very delighted,” he continued.Having established himself as a regular starter for the City Stars, the lanky defender has set his sights on turning professional and receiving his first national team call-up ahead of the new season, which begins in two months.Tyson Otieno credits brotherly support from Austin Odhiambo after family success with Police and Gor Mahia”The season is done, and I’m definitely looking forward to a further improved performance next season, where I’m hoping to turn professional and earn my first national team call-up, which is my primary target next year,” he added.
