The name Ibrahim Wanzala may not ring a bell inside the football circles but the 17-year old custodian is quickly establishing himself as a key player at Kakamega Homeboyz.Wanzala is no doubt the youngest goalkeeper in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League and despite his limited experience, he is already making big moves.Signed from Division One side Mayenje Santos before the season began, the youngster has been thrown in the deep end as he has been manning the Homeboyz goal in the past three rounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_6955173##He has been playing at the expense of the experienced Godfrey Oputi who was among the best shot stoppers in the canceled campaign and has already three cleansheets in the current season.Wanzala credits nothing but hard work which he notes has, procured him top flight exposure and exposed him to a level he never imagined could come his way before turning eighteen years.Dawo extols fast rising Somalian Premier League five months after move”When I joined the club, I was sure I would not play probably in the first season for obvious reasons. However, I put in alot of effort in training and as always had the right attitude. Thankfully, my hard work was noticed and I got the opportunity to play in the league,” he said.The St. Peters High School, Mumias product who is commonly known as Babu admits that there is a massive rift in terms of quality between third and top tier football.However, he says, the support from his teammates and hunger to succeed and play for English side Manchester United in the future should the stars align keeps him going.How football talent broke barriers for Wadadia trainer Joy Wanjau”Of course, I have noted the difference between the top league and the one I played in last year. At first it was difficult but everyone in the team supported me. My dream is to play for Manchester united in future,” the former Busia Olympic player opened up.Wanzala was among the national U-17 team that participated in the 2020 CECAFA tournament for the said age bracket in Gisenyi, Rwanda.
