Sofapaka captain Humphrey Ochieng Mieno has revealed two secrets that have helped him maintain a lengthy football career.The former AFC Leopards midfielder made his FKF Premier League debut in 2008 as a 19-year-old for the now-defunct Mahakama FC after a youth career at Ligi Ndogo. Since then, he has consistently played at the top level in and out of the country.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457019##Not many Kenyan footballers reach that age while remaining active and playing with the finesse that Mieno displays.In an interview with Sports Buzz, the Kenyan international disclosed that discipline is the first key ingredient for such longevity.“The first thing that has kept me in football for a long time is discipline. Discipline means knowing when to do things, as there is a time for everything. There is a time for playing football, a time for rest, a time for fun, and everything must be done within limits,” he remarked.To achieve the heights reached by the former Azam FC midfielder, one must avoid the comfort zone and continually challenge themselves each day.“Also, trying to be better and seeking a new challenge every day helps you improve, as every day is a learning process. This makes you feel motivated,” he added.Stars abroad: Ayunga scores first of the season as Abuya features in Yanga’s winThese two reasons allow a player to stay relevant for much longer and achieve more. Mieno has three FKF Premier League titles and a Mozzart Bet Cup medal among other achievements.“There will be hunger and desire to achieve what you have not yet accomplished. With that mindset, you do not get bored and fail to realize that time is moving fast.”Even at 35, the former Gor Mahia player is not yet satisfied with what he has achieved and is keen to win as many trophies as possible.“I still have the desire to win. I want to secure more medals.”Before that, the former KCB player has the task of helping his Sofapaka side perform better this season than they did last season.The team currently sits in 13th place with five points and will welcome Kakamega Homeboyz in their next match, slated for Saturday, November 2nd.’We need a united dressing room’ Shabana captain on solution to barren run
