Kenyan international goalkeeper Byrne Omondi has expressed his dream of playing for English Premier League giants Manchester United in the future.Omondi has been in fine form, securing his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for the national team, Harambee Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_8598367##Like many young players, the Bandari FC shot-stopper dreams of playing in top-tier leagues.“I am a Manchester United fan, and if I ever get the chance to play for them, it would be a dream come true. I still have time. A goalkeeper can play until they’re 40, like Buffon (Gianluigi),” Omondi said.This dream motivated the former Mathare United goalkeeper to work hard on his recovery after an injury that kept him sidelined for over 10 weeks.“Everyone dreams of reaching greater heights and achieving success in football. I had to work hard to come back, and my dream of playing abroad pushed me to ensure I returned to my best,” he added.KCB FC to part ways with trio ahead of mid-season transfer windowAs 2024 comes to a close, Omondi is happy to have fully recovered and regained his fitness.“I want to thank God that I am now fit. I was unavailable for the first two or three months of the year due to injury, but the year ended well as I regained my fitness and form,” he stated.The 27-year-old considers 2024 a successful year, having represented the national team, even though the final outcomes weren’t as he had hoped.“I got the opportunity to play in the AFCON qualifiers, although we didn’t qualify for the main tournament. It was still a great platform,” he noted.Omondi has been named in the Kenyan squad for the special edition of the Mapinduzi Cup, where he is expected to start between the posts, as well as for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).Elly Asieche’s role in guiding a young Mathare United squad
