Elly Kalekwa reveals timeline for Sofapaka to challenge FKFPL title

Sofapaka chairman Elly Kalekwa believes the team will be ready to fight for the league title in the next two years.The team has struggled against relegation in the past two seasons but seems to have improved this time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8555165##Two consecutive wins have pushed them to sixth place on the log, with 16 points from 12 matches.They defeated Ulinzi Stars 4-1 on Sunday at Dandora Stadium, following a 2-1 victory over Mathare United at the same venue.Kalekwa now believes they will be ready to challenge for the title in two years.“The current squad has just three experienced players, while the rest are new. They will use this season to gain valuable exposure and experience, and in two years, we will be ready to compete for the title,” he said.The team made history in 2009, under current coach Robert Matano, by winning the league title in their first season after being promoted to the top tier.How Shikanda used his experience to smart out competitors in race for executive member for Nairobi RegionKalekwa also revealed that they have been strategic in recruiting foreign players after facing litigation with several of them over unpaid wages.At one point, the club was banned from signing new players after being found guilty by FIFA for failing to pay their foreign players.The ban was lifted two months ago, allowing them to register new players.“We have learned from our experience, and we are only signing foreign players who can regularly contribute, ensuring we get value for our money,” he said.The club is also working tirelessly to secure a shirt sponsor after losing their previous one and struggling to find a replacement.“It has been difficult to run the club without a shirt sponsor. However, we are confident that we will secure one soon, as we are currently in talks with several companies,” he revealed.CS Murkomen fires warning to federations after FKF Elections

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