Robert Mutie is a household name in Sultan Hamud town and its environs, and at just 19 years old, he has cemented his celebrity status in the town thanks to his football talent, specifically, his goal-scoring instincts.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWhat makes the youngster stand out in a town full of successful business people and rich with other success stories is the fact that he is the only player from the area active in the FKF Premier League. Even before joining FC Talanta before the start of the 2024-25 season, Mutie had achieved what many players dream of and labour hard for, donning the Kenyan shirt and representing the nation at the international level. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8983012##The forward was part of the Kenyan U-19 boys’ team that clinched the Costa Daurada Cup held in Spain last year, and was also involved in the World Schools Championships in Dalian, China. Mutie’s quick rise to the top can be attributed to several factors, including the foundation laid by some of his boyhood clubs, among them is Muani All Stars. His performances at the club, during local tournaments, helped market his talent to a wider reach, with the first edition of the Talanta Hela tournament serving as a gateway to stardom. Mozzart Bet boosts Machakos County title hopefuls Kitonyini FC with new kitsWhen Mozzart Bet visited Muani All Stars last week, his former teammates termed him a role model and the best ambassador from the region. The club received full kits and footballs from the leading gaming firm as part of the firm’s resolve to support the growth of grassroots football and clubs. The FKF Makueni County chairman, Samuel Mwongela, along with media mogul Maxin Musyoki, graced the event, with renowned multimedia journalist Ruth ‘Toto’ Arege also in attendance. Mozzart Bet donates kits to ‘Best team in the World'”The ball is now in your court, boys. You have no reason not to work hard and go all the way to the Premier League like Mutie. We thank Mozzart Bet for the donation and their efforts in supporting football,” remarked Mwongela, a seasoned football administrator, who doubles up as a committee member at FKF’s Referees’ Committee. Mozzart Bet hands fresh look to Mount Elgon peace ambassadors Chepyuk FCMusyoki, a Sub-Editor at Taifa Leo, counselled Muani Stars to remain disciplined and focused in their quest for football success. “We have knocked on several doors in a bid to secure support for the team. I am happy Mozzart Bet has opened theirs and supported us with equipment. I urge our players to tap the motivation and keep making us proud,” he said. Arege, known for her passion for women’s football, and armed with her mastery of the Swahili language, was not left behind as she offered some advice to the players. “If Mutie has made it, you can also make it too. You are all talented and have what it takes to succeed in football,” she offered. Mozzart Bet fuels Ekerenyo Hammers FKFPL dream after donating kitsMutie is not the sole player from Makueni County to have played for FC Talanta, as Roffin Matolo featured for the club between 2018-2021. Matolo, born and raised in the Ulu area in Konza, joined the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) after leaving Talanta.
