Veteran midfielder Humphrey Ochieng Mieno has revealed the best part of his long and industrious career . The Sofapaka captain is one of the longest active players in the FKF Premier League where he commands massive respect having won several accolades. Mieno is in his third stint with Sofapaka having first joined the side in 2011 where he made an immediate impact and established himself as a fan’s favorite.He has also played for Gor Mahia, KCB FC, Tusker, AFC Leopards and the defunct Mahakama FC. He played for Tanzania’s Azam and Tunisian aide Club Africain. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8435605##He disclosed that being part of the Tusker team that achieved double success in 2016 remains the best moment of his career. “The feeling of winning the double in 2016 was great. It is a feeling I cannot explain.I have never felt that happy and satisfied, despite winning numerous trophies and many achievements afterwards. Maybe it is because it was the only one,” he said in an interview with Buzz Sports. Kenya U20 goalkeeper sets eyes on World Cup after AFCON qualificationHe recounted how the team held lengthy celebrations in the streets of Nairobi following the double title glory under coach Paul Nkata. “I was with Asike (Eugene) and Carrick (Cersidy Okeyo). We really had a long celebration. We celebrated in Nairobi for almost a whole week. It was great,” he added.The former KCB man was also privileged to meet African legend Emmanuel Adebayor who praised him and likened him to Yaya Toure after watching a Tusker Match in January of 2023.Ken Kenyatta issues demand to Kakamega Homeboyz after sacking“It was also a good feeling meeting him. It was not the first time though, we had previously met in Togo in a match for the national team. To get words of affirmation from such a top player who has even won the African Player of the Year and many other titles was good. He did shed more light on many aspects of football,” he stated.This season, the former Gor Mahia midfielder will be keen to help his Sofapaka side stay away from the relegation zone.
