Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Ben Stanley Omondi hopes to join his close friend and former teammate Elly Owande in playing football beyond borders.Owande joined UAE’s Pro League club, Al Nasr two days ago from National Super League (NSL) outfit Migori Youth, marking a new phase of his budding career.The left-footed player, who gained fame last year after helping the national U18 team reach the CECAFA U18 Boys’ Championship, will join Al Nasr’s U-23 team for his development. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8326030##Both Omondi and Owande came through the Migori Youth’s age-group set up having first joined the Under-9 team over a decade ago and later graduated to the senior side. Omondi, who is gearing up for his third season in the top tier having joined Homeboyz two weeks ago, says Owande’s move to Dubai will motivate him to work harder so as to achieve his career goals. Migori Youth hotshot completes move to Al NasrThe creative midfielder was to try his luck in Italy last month with US Castrovillari Cioli but he was denied a visa alongside the trio of Rooney Onyango, Musa Masika and Shariff Majabe. “I have known Elly for more than ten years as we joined the Migori U-9 team together and progressed all the way to the senior one. We are always in constant communication and his move will definitely motivate me as I want to reach such heights,” he said. Dubai club clarifies position of Kenyan winger in the teamThe former Sofapaka man understands that only hard work, and having good numbers at Homeboyz, will open the door to professional football within the timeliness he has set for himself.Omondi revealed a plan to give his best in the current season which he hopes will be his last in the local competition. ” I have to work hard and remain focused to achieve my dream. Having good numbers as far as goals and assists are concerned, will easily get me deals abroad,” he added.
