Kariobangi Sharks FC forward Ally Salum has maintained that he is still aiming for the FKF Premier League top scorer’s award this season despite the drop in form.The Tanzanian joined Sharks in August 2024 as a replacement for John Mark Makwata, who had left for Tanzanian side, Coastal Union.Despite his lack of top-flight experience, Salum had a strong takeoff in the competition, as he was the leading scorer after five rounds thanks to the four goals he had scored.However, his bid to widen the rift between him and the chasing pack suffered a massive blow after picking up an injury that kept him out of action until mid-January.##NAJAVA_MECA_8702856##As expected, the former Rainbow man returned a little bit rusty, as he is still waiting for his first goal of the year.Nonetheless, his hopes for the ‘Golden Boot’ are very much alive.“It is true. Since I got injured, my form has dropped, but again, I have not lost hope. I am putting in the hard work as there are still many games and opportunities ahead. Muchiri opens up on impact of Nyaudo’s new signingsMy goal remains to be the league’s top scorer,” said Salum after their barren draw against AFC Leopards on Sunday, 9 February 2025, at Dandora Stadium.Salum was not the only player Sharks lost in the first leg due to an injury, as the club was forced to do without Keith Imbali, Fortune Omoto, and Biron Otieno.The absence of the three midfielders and Salum was felt as the club struggled to win matches and would drop to the bottom half of the log.The dip in form is one that does not give Salum sleepless nights, as he remains confident that coach William Muluya will get them firing again.“Football sometimes happens and does not go as we wish. We will for sure get back on track. The coach knows what to do to change the tides,” he said.Ally Salum knocking on Taifa Stars door following meteoric rise at Kariobangi SharksCurrently, Tusker’s Ryan Ogam is the league’s leading scorer with 15 goals, followed by the trio of KCB’s Francis Kahiro, who has eight against his name.Shabana’s Brian Michira and Moses Shumah of Kakamega Homeboyz have also found the back of the net eight times.
