Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach, Charles Odera, has set his sights on securing promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Determined to make history, Odera has embraced the challenge of guiding MOFA to the top tier in their debut National Super League (NSL) season.Kenya yet to pay Ksh1.6 billion CHAN hosting fee to CAFIn an interview with Mozzart Sport, the former Kenya international revealed that his decision to take up the MOFA coaching role was fueled by his strong desire to lead the team to the FKF Premier League.”My main motivation for joining MOFA is to guide the team to earn promotion at the end of the season and I am here to create history,” Odero stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8790212##MOFA began their NSL journey this season after merging with the now-defunct Rainbow Football Club.Currently, the club sits eighth in the league standings with 32 points, trailing leaders Nairobi United (48 points) and second-placed APS Bomet (47 points), who occupy the automatic promotion spots.AFC Leopards expelled from Mozzart Bet CupAdditionally, MOFA is seven points behind Kibera Black Stars, who hold the Promotion Playoff position in third place with 39 points.Aware of the league’s highly competitive nature, Odero acknowledges that the road to promotion will be tough. However, he remains optimistic about his squad’s potential. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8790251##”The NSL is not an easy competition, but I have confidence in my abilities and in the team I have at my disposal,” he affirmed.With 16 matches left in the season, consistency will be key if MOFA hopes to close the gap and secure a place in the FKF Premier League. Where to watch Gambia vs Harambee Stars FIFA World Cup qualifierThe NSL has always been unpredictable, often producing dramatic late-season twists, making every point crucial in the promotion race.After securing a hard-fought comeback draw against Migori Youth, Odera now aims for his first victory as MOFA head coach when they host Mombasa United on Saturday 22 March at Mamboleo Stadium, Kisumu.
