The 2023–2024 National Super League (NSL) top scorer, Henry Omollo was expected to return to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) but opted to cross the border for greener pastures.Omollo topped the scorer’s charts in the second tier courtesy of the 17 goals he managed at Nairobi United, who were in their debut season in the competition.The former Bidco United striker was widely expected to test himself again in the top flight, with a new club, after Nairobi United failed to gain promotion, following the fourth-place finish.He instead opted to sign for Tanzanian Premier League side Fountain Gate, joining the swelling list of Kenyan players plying trade across the border.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284467##At Fountain Gate, he will enjoy the company of his compatriot, John Walubuka, who ditched Bidco for the club.Despite his age and inexperience in the Tanzanian league, Omollo intends to take the competition by storm and replicate his last season’s goal-scoring prowess.Derrick Anami credits younger sister Jentrix Shikagwa after Mathare United moveThe former Murang’a Seal forward understands that foreign players are always expected to deliver, and that is exactly what he hopes to do.“I am pleased with how I am adapting to life and Tanzanian football. I am sure of achieving my goals here once I fully settle in,” he told Mozzart Sport in a phone interview.Asked why he picked the Tanzanian league over the local one, the former Del Monte FC forward said he was yearning for a new challenge in his career.“I wanted to test my skills in a new environment and platform. I am ready to give my best here and help the team attain the set objectives,” he added.FKFPL Preview: Does Kakamega Homeboyz have what it takes to get over the line in 2024-2025 season?Omollo made his Kenyan top-flight bow three years ago with Bidco United.He was part of the squad that helped the Thika-based club secure promotion to the top tier four years ago.He also played a significant role in Murang’a Seal’s automatic promotion to the highest league.
