Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) forward Brian Juma Makara is determined to become the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and top scorer in the 2024/2025 National Super League (NSL) season.MOFA signed Makara from Mully Children Family FC (MCF) at the start of August after an incredible season with the Yatta-based club, where he netted 15 goals and contributed five assists.Interestingly, all the goals from the former Murang’a Seal striker came in the second leg after he decided to link up with coach Vincent Nyaberi, under whom he previously worked at Murang’a.Makara finished fourth on the scorer’s chart, with Henry Omolo, currently with Fountain Gate in Tanzania, winning the Golden Boot with 17 goals, while Emmanuel Lunalo and Michael Karamor scored 16 goals each.“I aim to score as many goals as possible this season and get recognized as one of the best players in the league,” stated Makara.##NAJAVA_MECA_8324942##Makara, who can play on both flanks as well as in the centre forward position, is known for his strong vision for goal, creativity, and ability to create chances even in tight situations, skills he believes will help him stand out this season.“I enjoy helping my teammates, and with the abilities I possess, it will be easy for my contributions to be noticed. I can shoot, score, create chances, read the game, and offer solutions,” asserted the former Babadogo United striker.When asked why he chose MOFA over Premier League offers, the striker said:“Signing for MOFA was the most memorable moment for me. We share the same vision, and I see a chance to grow as a player. I believe they will help me get my career on track, and I will repay them by helping earn promotion at the end of the season.”Brian Juma yearning for top-flight football after successful MCF stintIn addition to Makara, MOFA, who will be debuting in the second tier, have added 19 more players to their squad.The new signings include attacker Lawrence Ouma from Samwest Black Boots, Ian Mbugua from Ruiru Hotstars, goalkeeper Stephen Odhiambo from Kisumu All Stars, Nzoia Sugar captain Thomas Harun, Brighton Okite from Gusii, and defender Omar Swaleh from Ulinzi Stars.Harambee Stars defender speaks on his road to recoveryOthers are Thomas Wainaina, Collins Otieno, Pablo Oduor, Ernest Odaro, Sammy Ggolola, Salimin Abdalla, Charles Kwakha, Owen Mboya, Daniel Ochieng, Abubakar Njau Salim, and Vincent Omondi.MOFA will begin their season on Saturday 28 September against Naivas FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
