Kisumu All-Stars gaffer Charles Bruno has praised Noah Ngiendo for his exploits that appear to have returned Otenga into FKF Premier League promotion contention.Ngiendo, a typical number nine, who can also comfortably slot into any of the attacking positions, was signed three years ago from then-FKF Regional League outfit Pacho FC on the outskirts of Kisumu City but took time to hit the ground.##NAJAVA_MECA_7929628##After playing second fiddle to the terrific forwards Lakeside has had within their ranks, Ngiendo appears to have found his shooting boots, which can be attributed to the appointment of the former Sony Sugar man.The netbuster has had a great start to the second leg, finding the back of the net on five occasions in the last six games he has featured in for the Eagles.Ngiendo was on the scoresheet against Kajiado FC, Mulembe United, Gusii FC, Naivas, and Vihiga Bullets and rounded up his recent tally with a brace against Mombasa Elite last Sunday, taking his season total to seven goals.Bruno says the recent rise in form for Ngiendo is attributed to his work ethic and discipline during training sessions, further stating that he possesses all the qualities to excel in the final third of the field.“I am happy with Noah, the boy has picked up well despite earlier struggles,” offered Warinda.“He was a bit shy in getting goals, but the club kept faith in him since we knew the quality he brings to the team and the ability he has as a player,” added the Kenya Premier League champion with Gor Mahia.The tactician adds that the 24-year-old deserves all that is coming his way for his dedication and hard work in training sessions, “he deserves everything good and should take the reward of his hard work but he has to continue doing it to be at the top.”Nzoia Sugar to announce new coach on FridayOn his side, the striker notes that playing under the technical bench’s instructions and maintaining discipline on and off the field have helped him become the player he is at the moment, though he looks to cap off the season with a Golden Boot award“The coaches had trust in me and the only way I could repay was by scoring goals, also to succeed you must push yourself to the limits and put in extra shifts in training. I am looking at the matches and asking myself if I can get to 22 goals, with the remaining matches I will try and see where I end the campaign, a Golden Boot to cap it up. Yes!” asserted Ngiendo.Meanwhile, Warinda expects a tough challenge when he comes up against his former coach at Sony Sugar Collins Omondi now with league leaders Naivas FC on Sunday at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu.What is ailing Shabana?The youthful expert acknowledges the competitive nature of the league this round but remains adamant about targeting the right areas to secure a win against the promotion-chasing retailers. They are well aware that earning maximum points will boost Otenga’s chances of featuring in the top tier next season.“The league is competitive and every team wants to get there therefore no team is going to make it easy for the other one, to win you have to try and be at your best every match day. Looking at the weekend match, I expect a good, inspiring, and entertaining game,” he told Mozzart Sport.However, the gaffer was coy about Otenga’s promotion chances as he targets a game at a time“The most important thing is the game ahead of us, we are taking a match at a time.”On the misfiring Michael Karamor, the coach put his support behind the Nigerian striker, acknowledging his tough spell in front of the goal but well aware of his threat. He expects him to be back on the scoresheet as soon as possible.“I am happy with Mike, he is frustrated but if you look at what he is giving to the team in terms of goal contributions it is appealing, therefore, we cool down the pressure on him, we are behind him and not worried,” he concluded.
