Shabana FC forward Hezekiah Omuri is hungry for more personal success after grasping head coach Peter Okidi’s tactics.After making appearances as a substitute, Omuri was handed his first start of the season by the former Nakuru All Stars tactician in Shabana’s last league match, a 1-0 defeat to Kariobangi Sharks on 21 December 2024.President Ruto to launch upgrade of stadium earmarked to host 2027 AFCONIn a recent interview with Mozzart Sports, the Kenya Under 20 winger admitted that he was previously struggling to grasp the coach’s tactics which resulted in limited minutes for him.“I have always been working hard to find myself in the starting lineup because the coach’s system and tactics took me a little more time to understand but I am glad that I am now at par and started the last match,” said Omuri.##NAJAVA_MECA_8624847##Despite the defeat, Omuri impressed for his side receiving praise from both fans and Okidi who promised to use him more going forward after the match.“Omuri is a young player who is developing well. He steps up when we need him and has been working hard for the team. I believe he has a bright future ahead. He is one player we will definitely rely on more in our upcoming matches,” said OkidiNew coach for Harambee Stars midfielder in ZambiaOmuri is not yet satisfied with just starting matches and aims at adding goals to his efforts and game time.“I am pushing hard to get a goal as a reward for my hard work but that has yet to come. I will continue pushing and try to be on the score sheet in our next match,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8624859##Omuri’s first opportunity to be on the scoresheet will be on Saturday 11 January when Shabana takes to the pitch for the first time this year in a league match against Tusker FC at Gusii Stadium from 1400 hrs.Ahead of the match, The Glamour Boys are ninth in the league standings with 20 points after 15 rounds of matches and will be hoping to continue with their impressive form in recent matches.
