Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach Alfred Chole has justified the club’s decision to sign experienced players in the ongoing transfer window, emphasizing the need to strengthen the squad for a promotion push.MOFA dominated headlines throughout the week after unveiling several seasoned players ahead of the second phase of the league.The club, backed by Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga, secured the services of defender Peter Mbuya from Luanda Villa, striker Tony Nyangor from Muhoroni Youth, Kevin Bulimo from Kiminini Combined, Brian Odhiambo from Kisumu All Stars, and midfielder Alfred Maningi from Mombasa Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692263##Many questioned why a club renowned for talent development would opt for established players. However, Chole defended the move, stating:”We are in the league to compete, and we must do everything within our means to achieve our dream,” he told Mozzart Sport.”These signings will strengthen the team and push for promotion. We cannot sit back and watch our rivals get stronger—we must put ourselves in a position to compete head-to-head with them,” he added.Chole remains confident that his team can close the gap on league leaders Nairobi United by securing consecutive wins, which he believes will revive their season.Sinisa Mihic posts pefect start to life at Gor Mahia with victory over Mathare UnitedMOFA has experienced inconsistent form since the start of the year, winning two matches and drawing two, which has seen them drop from second to fifth place.Their victories include a 1-0 win over Kibera and a walkover victory against SS Assad, who failed to honor their fixture.Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Fortune Sacco last weekend, Chole praised his players’ resilience, discipline, and determination—qualities he believes will be crucial in the promotion race.”You can tell from the players we are bringing in that we mean business. Our goal is promotion, and teams should be wary when the second leg begins,” he said.Ken Owino reveals what returning defender adds to Ingwe backlineChole is banking on his past promotion experiences to guide MOFA to the top tier.The former Fortune Sacco striker played a key role in APS Bomet’s promotion to the FKF Premier League in the 2021/2022 season before leading them back to the second tier from FKF Division One last season.”I know what it takes to secure promotion—I have done it twice and learned valuable lessons. Those insights will be crucial in the remaining games,” he stated.He also challenged his players to show the same fighting spirit they displayed against Fortune Sacco in Kerugoya last weekend.”We scored early in the first half but conceded quickly in the second. However, securing a point away against a strong home team shows our resilience,” he noted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692355##Chole remains optimistic about MOFA’s chances in the upcoming fixtures against Darajani Gogo, Kibera, and 3K FC, viewing them as potential turning points in the season.”The gap between us and Nairobi United is just seven points. If we win our next three matches, we will significantly close the gap on the leaders,” he explained.Mozzart Bet receives plaudits for sinking 16th borehole at school in KapsabetMOFA currently sits fifth in the standings with 30 points from 18 matches, trailing Nairobi United by seven points.
