Goal machine Makwata reflects on his comeback with Kariobangi Sharks

Kariobangi Sharks striker John Mark Makwata has spoken about his goalscoring form and life with the Kariobangi Sharks. In an interview with Sports Eye, Makwata also described the time when he was clubless as the most difficult time of his football career.Signed in the January mid-season transfer window, John Mark Makwata has undoubtedly made a mark as the most significant acquisition of that time, owing to the impact he has had on his team.Makwata has 13 league goals to his name since January and is now third in the top scorers chat, with Gor Mahia’s Benson Omala leading the park with 16 goals, followed by Kenya Police FC’s South Sudan international Tito Okello, who has scored 15 goals despite the latter two playing the whole season.The former AFC Leopards man appears to enjoy life with the Kariobangi Sharks and talks about his decision to join them.“I settled for the Kariobangi Sharks because of their style of play. They are actually the only team playing excellent football in the country currently.”Speaking of his scoring form and the responsibility to help the team win,“I always like to be on the score sheet. Being among the top scorers is not a new experience for me. I have set a higher bar for myself, requiring me to score in every match. I feel like I lack the moral authority to speak when I don’t score,” said Makwatta.##NAJAVA_MECA_8161515##It has not been all positive in Makwata’s career. Prior to joining the Sharks, he found himself clubless and says that was the lowest moment of his career so far.“It really affected me. It’s the lowest point of my career so far. Since 2011, I have never been without a team. When I woke up, I found myself with nothing to do and a closed window. At one point, I couldn’t even go to the stadium to watch football because I couldn’t reconcile the fact that others were playing while I didn’t have a team.” FKF award Mathare United two extra points after Rainbow FC found to have breached competition rulesMakwata said that as a striker, the target should be to provide an assist on a terrible day while banging in goals on a new day. Up next for Makwatta and Sharks is an away league match on Saturday 15 June against Bidco United.

  

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