Mully Children Family (MCF) striker Brian Makara Juma is confident his goal tally in the just-concluded National Super League (NSL) season will be enough to convince suitors from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Makara was part of the mid-season signings acquired by the Yatta-based club, which was fighting to avoid relegation after a tough start to the campaign.He made the tough decision to leave top-flight football with Murang’a Seal for a reunion with his former coach, Vincent Nyaberi, despite the club sitting at the bottom of the twenty-team log.Strikers lighting up the National Super League in the second phase of the campaignMike Isabwa – Mara Sugar 9 goalsErick Juma – Mara Sugar (midfielder) 8 goalsMichael Karamor – Kisumu All Stars – 15 goalsBrian Juma – MCF FC – 13 goals#FootballKE#NSL2024njeri pic.twitter.com/AWVvSWPeS6— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) May 28, 2024 The forward repaid Nyaberi’s trust in him by netting 14 times in 18 second-leg matches, which eventually saw the team finish in 13th place with 48 points, while Juma ranked fourth on the scorer chart behind Nairobi United’s Henry Omollo, Michael Karamor of Kisumu All Stars, and Emmanuel Lunalo of Mombasa Elite.He was the only striker in the league to net three hat-tricks, which came against Kajiado, Silibwet Leons, and Dimba Patriots.As is the norm in recent seasons, which have seen top-tier sides flood the NSL for its best scorers, this term is different.New signings headline Gor Mahia travelling squad for Kagame CupJuma, who was expected to be among the most sought-after players in the league, is yet to land any offers as the transfer window enters a crucial stage.The former Murang’a Seal striker is, however, full of faith that his numbers will help secure him a place before the conclusion of the registration phase, as he enters the final month of his contract with MCF.“My contract with MCF is coming to an end in a few days. I am yet to receive any contract extension offer or communication of any kind from the office. In the next few days, I will be a free agent,” he told Mozzart Sport.“It is the pleasure of any player to participate in the highest league in the country, and when a chance comes, I won’t turn it down. Though I have not received any offers yet, I am optimistic they are coming,” he added.Paris Olympics: What’s in your bag?Juma, who was part of the squad that promoted Murang’a to the FKF Premier League, adds that he is now mature for the big stage as he seeks to settle unfinished business at the podium.“I had a rough welcome to the Premier League and couldn’t give my best, but going back to the NSL helped me rediscover my form. I now believe I am ready to fight and place my name among the greats in the league if given a chance,” he concluded.##NAJAVA_MECA_8202006##
