Homeboyz goalkeeper determined to cool Rising Stars heartbreak with Mozzart Bet Cup ‘Golden Glove’

Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala has set his sights on the Mozzart Bet Cup’s ‘Golden Glove’ following his impressive return to action after several months on the sidelines.The 20-year-old shot-stopper pulled a couple of decent saves and kept a clean sheet in his first game of the tournament last weekend.In what was his second appearance since recovering from a knee injury, Wanzala was outstanding, in between the sticks, as Homeboyz edged Shabana 1-0 to sail to the last eight of the tournament.The strong performances against Shabana came on the back of yet another decent show in the Ingo Derby, where he Homeboyz beat AFC Leopards 2-1 at Dandora Stadium.With a clean sheet against his name in the cup, he understands that he has to give his best in the remaining bit of the tournament if he is to achieve his dream.##NAJAVA_MECA_8860016##Ulinzi Stars’ Issa Emuria, Gor Mahia’s Gad Mathews, Kariobangi Sharks’ Bernard Jairo, and Job Ochieng of Kenya Police, all have kept two clean sheets heading to the quarterfinals.“I am happy with the clean sheet so far—it’s a good start for me,” Wanzala told Mozzart Sport. Babu tips Rising Stars to shine at AFCON U20 despite being paired against giantsThe youngster says he is determined to add more even as the competition gets tougher.“I’m focused on keeping more and positioning myself for the best keeper accolade at the end of the tournament,” he added.Wanzala’s ambitions go beyond individual recognition, as he believes that the team has what it takes to reclaim the title they won back in July 2023.Standout players to be rewarded in remainder of 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup“Our journey in the cup mirrors that of 2023, where we had a slow start but went all the way to win it,” Wanzala reflected.Homeboyz are set to face high-flying National Super League (NSL) leaders Nairobi United in the quarters.

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