Sofapaka midfielder Jack Ong’anya has opened up on the heartwarming reason why he dedicated his hat-trick match ball to his mother.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOng’anya produced a Man of the Match performance, finding the back of the net three times as Sofalaka humiliated Tusker 7-1 last weekend.Kenya U20 coach reflects on painful AFCON opener loss to MoroccoEdward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi scored a brace while Wayne Dalvin Otieno and Rodgers Kipkemboi scored a goal apiece to add on Ong’anya’s three.Speaking after the match, Ong’anya revealed a special conversation with his mum made the difference for him in the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939367##“I dedicate the ball to my mum because she is the last person I talked to and wished me well before the match.Unlike other days where we always talk on the eve of the match, we talked as I was heading to the dressing room, solved a disagreement that we had, and that felt so special to me,” said Ong’anya.A mother’s unwavering support that propelled Kabati Youth to NSL promotionThe skilful defensive midfielder expressed his delight in scoring his first career hat-trick against the 12-time FKF Premier League champion.“I’m grateful to God and the whole team because all the goals are as a result of team effort. My teammates were of great help.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939400##It is a great feeling. I have never dreamt of scoring a hatrick in the FKFPL and so I am really happy about this,” he added.Apart from the goals, Ong’anya played with so much flair, exchanging quick passes with Wayne, Ondimo and Mieno in a manner that Tusker could not cope with.Kenya U20 coach identifies trio ripe for Harambee Stars call upAt the same time, the youngster, attributed the result to collective effort and not fluke like many have been suggesting on social media.“We have been doing the same thing in training and other matches, but it’s against Tusker that everything went our way. Our coach believes in young players and has given us the freedom to enjoy ourselves on the pitch.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8939394##After being overlooked in the Kenya U20 squad that competed in the recently concluded 2025 U20 AFCON, the former Green Commandos man has now set his eyes on an even bigger goal, making it to the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) squad.“When we train and play, part of it is always with an eye to the national team because it is the dream of every footballer and so I obviously think about it (call up for CHAN),” he concluded.
