Harambee Sand Stars attacker Answar Shamuni is glad that he will finally make his debut in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League after joining 2009 league champions Sofapaka.Shamuni was part of the Sand Stars team that inspired Kenya to a fourth-place finish during the Africa Beach Games held in Hammet, Tunisia in June.The impressive performances he put in the national beach football team in Tunisia was enough to convince Sofapaka that he would solve their offensive problems heading to the new season that is set to kick off on August 26.##NAJAVA_MECA_7410271##The 20-year old had hoped to walk into the FKFPL scene in 2021 soon after finishing his secondary school studies at St. Anthony’s Boys’ Kitale, an institution that has been supplying raw talents to the top-flight clubs.However, that did not come to pass as soon as he had wished after failing to secure a move to one of the top clubs just like his peers who were lucky enough to be signed.Tactical Analysis: How the 1-4-4-2 formation can propel Kenya in the World Cup QualifiersShamuni hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his first season in the top division after settling in the Sofapaka camp.“I can’t wait to express myself in the top flight. I have been waiting for the opportunity since I left school. Playing for the national beach football team opened the door for me to join Sofapaka. I hope to win trophies with the club and advance to the next level,” he said.Shamuni had been featuring for his boyhood club Watamu Stars that plies trade in the Kilifi Sub-County league since writing his form four examinations.Gor, Homeboyz to face off in curtain raising FKF Charity Shield CupHe debuted for the national beach soccer team this year and hopes to have a test of the Harambee Stars and wear the prestigious red shirt in a competitive match in future.“I had dreams of finishing school and joining a team that plies trade in the top or second tier. I never lost hope after failing to secure offers after school. I kept on believing in myself and pushing hard in my boyhood club. I pray that I will play for Harambee Stars someday,” he added.
