Sofapaka forward Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi has opened up on how FKF Premier League fame has changed his way of life in Dandora.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOndimo is enjoying his debut top-flight season, having joined Batoto ba Mungu at the start of this campaign from the now-defunct Rainbow FC.Joshua ‘Mangulu’ Onyango explains reasons for Gor Mahia’s struggles this seasonThe signing also came with double delight and fortune as the 2009 Premier League champions elected to use Dandora Stadium for their home matches, giving Ondimo, who was born and bred in Dandora, the opportunity to enjoy the full meaning of home support.The 21-year-old has been in fine form this season and has scored nine goals and provided six assists, establishing himself as a fan favourite this campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_8972728##Ondimo shared with Mozzart Sport how his newly found fame has changed his social life.“Of course, I was well known even before joining the FKFPL, but now there is more attention on me and more greetings whenever I walk around,” said Ondimo.Benni McCarthy off the mark as Harambee Stars edge Chad in second friendlyMore impactful and fulfilling for him is the fact that most kids look up to him as a footballing role model, with his peers also trying to follow in his footsteps, which puts some burden on his shoulders.“There is also an increased sense of responsibility which demands that I have to behave myself as there are a lot of people looking up to me and especially the young kids for inspiration,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8972783##Ondimo, who also plays as a striker, helped Sofapaka earn the support of the locals. The fans cheer every touch their homeboy makes with chants of his name reverberating in the air whenever he scores, making him enjoy Dandora matches.“This is my hood, and I always play without fear. I always feel at home, which makes it easier to play here,” he stated.PLAYER RATINGS: Debutant Osoro steals the spotlight in Harambee Stars’ win over ChadIn a separate previous interview with Mozzart Sport, the former Dandora Love forward said that he turns into a ‘beast’ in matches played at Dandora.While Ondimo has been one of the best performers this season, he missed out on coach Benni McCarthy’s latest squad for the two friendlies against Chad but is optimistic that his performance will earn him a place in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad.
