Former national U17 team captain Alphonce Omija says he wouldn’t mind joining Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga in plying trade in the Qatar Stars League in future.The budding central defender joined Omani side Dhofar Club early in the month alongside former AFC Leopards forward Josephat Lopaga.Prior to making the move, the highly-rated Omija was training with Gor with an aim of penning a deal in the mid-season window.##NAJAVA_MECA_7049916##Omija revealed that the Qatar League and that of Saudi Arabia command huge following in Asia and he wouldn’t resist an opportunity to cross the border and play with Olunga in the same competition.Olunga is features for Qatar’s Al Duhail and is arguably the most valuable player if the consistent goal returns, season in, season out is anything to go by.Omija, said the success Olunga has achieved over the years especially in Qatar has been a rich source of motivation to all Kenyan footballers and sharing similar platform at club level would be a dream come true.NSL: Kibera Black Stars eyeing Gogo’s scalp in slum derby”I have noticed that the Qatar and Saudi leagues are followed and I wouldn’t mind taking the opportunity in case it arises. I would consider playing with Olunga in the same league as a blessing,” he said.But before thinking of what the future holds, Omija is hoping that his stint in Oman will be a success and that, he will become a regular starter in the national team.In form K’Ogalo face acid test against rejuvenated Kenya PoliceThe former Kariobangi Sharks defender who has already played three league matches for Dhofar said the league was competitive and the level was way better than that of Kenya.”I am enjoying football in the Omani league. The league is decent contrary to what many think. I hope playing and succeeding here will propel me to greater heights,” said the former Gor Mahia player.
