Sofapaka winger Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi has admitted that playing in front of his home town fans at the Dandora Stadium turns him into a ‘beast’.Ondimo (slang name for Omondi) joined Batoto ba Mungu in the off-season transfer window from Rainbow FC to make his maiden appearance in Kenya’s top-flight football.The speedy winger was born and bred in Dandora where he still lives and is one of the most promising talents and a fan favourite in the estate.Engin Firat slaps FKF with huge financial demands, threatens FIFA moveThe completion and use of Dandora Stadium this season means that Ondimo gets the opportunity to play at home and in front of a familiar crowd.The home fans were chanting his name whenever he touched the ball. The Dandora fans went crazy when he scored the equalizer in Sofapaka’s match against AFC Leopards on Sunday 15 December and continued to sing his praises after the final whistle.“That is what gives me confidence. Once I hear the home fans shout my name, my mentality changes, I turn into an animal. I turn into a beast,” said Ondimo in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport after the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8577492##Sofapaka by extension enjoyed the support of their home fans with the winger joining them after the final whistle to appreciate them as he said he always aims to make them happy.“Expect more from me in the matches that we play here. We cannot afford to lose here,” he stated.The former Dandora All Stars winger also appreciated the point that they earned in the match and foresees better days for Sofapaka.Story of Sofapaka’s Edward Omondi: From Dandora slums with a Manchester United dream“I thank God for the opportunity and the point that we gained. We just have to push ourselves every day. We always say that once we gel, everything will flow. The draw was good for us,” he added.Ondimo who came on as a first-half substitute to replace the injured Benjamin Mosha now has two goals to his name and is still on track to achieve his season’s target.“I came on with the mentality of winning despite being in a losing position. I am glad that I am now scoring. Eight more goals to go, the target is 10 goals,” he concluded.##NAJAVA_MECA_8577486##
