FC Talanta forward and FKF Premier League ‘Golden Boot’hopeful Emmanuel Osoro has lifted the lid on the habits and routines that have helped him evolve into one of the league’s deadliest strikers this season.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Despite Talanta battling relegation for much of the campaign, Osoro has consistently delivered standout performances, earning weekly plaudits for his goal-scoring instinct and attacking prowess.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931531##To maintain peak performance on match days, Osoro—who began his football journey on the dusty fields of Malaba in Busia County—credits a strict personal regime that includes a healthy diet and additional training sessions outside of club duties.The former Nzoia Sugar winger-turned-striker says his energy levels are powered by traditional Kenyan meals.“I rely heavily on ugali with omena and sukuma wiki, or sometimes ugali with beef. It gives me the strength I need,” Osoro shared.The 19-year-old striker also says he incorporates three extra evening training sessions each week.These include gym workouts and ball work, particularly passing and shooting drills, with friends in his Mathare neighborhood.“Adding extra training three evenings a week has become my routine. It helps me stay in shape and keep the goals coming,” said the former student at Bukembe Boys High School. Seventh-heaven Sofapaka deliver devastating blow to Tusker as Kenya Police march towards titleFuther, Osoro believes discipline, nutrition, and strict adherence to coaching instructions have been crucial to his strong individual campaign.At the beginning of the season, Osoro set himself a target of 15 goals.He admits he did not expect to be in contention for the ‘Golden Boot’ until he hit 12 goals—just three behind then leaders Ryan Ogam and Moses Shumah.“Once I got to 12 goals, it started feeling realistic. My teammates and assistant coach Jackson Gatheru pushed me to keep scoring. The coach told me winning the Golden Boot would be a big achievement not just for me but for the whole team,” Osoro told Nation Sport.Having honed his skills at Malaba Giants Academy, Osoro took football seriously while at Bukembe Boys before earning a move to Nzoia Sugar.Sour afternoon for Harambee Stars defenders in EuropeHe joined FC Talanta this season and switched from winger to striker following advice from coach Gatheru—a move he says was challenging at first.“Initially, it was very tough. The coach told me the key was to adjust mentally. After scoring in five straight games, I fully embraced the new role,” said Osoro, who dreams of playing for top clubs in Europe.Osoro also draws inspiration from global stars like Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, whom he admires for their dribbling and passing abilities.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931535##Talanta currently sit 13th in the FKF Premier League with 35 points, and while the club battles to stay afloat, their top scorer is chasing personal glory and making a strong case as one of the season’s breakout stars.
