FKF Premier League side Sofapaka FC have received a major boost after two key midfielders resumed training even as the league enters its final stretch.Club captain Humphrey Mieno and his assistant Ray Okal have all resumed first-team training after spending some time on the sidelines.Posta Rangers forward sets new target after recent formMieno has been out for about a month, while Okal has been on the sidelines since October with Batoto ba Mungu forced to explore other midfield options.In a post on Sofapaka’s official Facebook page, the club posted a photo of the two players in the gym and confirmed their return.##NAJAVA_MECA_8737221##“Guess who’s back in camp? 👀⚽ Two familiar faces are already putting in the work! Welcome back Roy & Hum 👋🏽🤩,” reads the post.Mieno has been a key figure in Sofapaka’s resurgence this season after their dismal performance in the last campaign that saw the club retain their league status after a Promotion/Relegation Playoff battle with National Super League (NSL) side Naivas FC.Why former Real Madrid and Chelsea star missed out on Harambee Stars jobOkal was a key component of the team last term, and while the club would like to benefit from his services this season, he unfortunately suffered an injury that kept him out for over half of the season.With the duo having over two decades of Premier League experience between them, their return is expected to positively impact the performance of the team and help in guiding younger players in the squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_8737225##On the leadership front, Baron Ochieng had been captaining Sofapaka following the duo’s stay on the sidelines, coupled with John Otieno’s departure to Nairobi United.After 22 rounds of matches, Sofapaka is ninth on the league standings with 29 points and will face newbies Mara Sugar, who are 11th on the table, in their next match on Saturday 1 March, at Dandora Stadium from 1500 hrs.Date set for Benni McCarthy’s unveiling as new Harambee Stars coachIt is not yet clear whether the duo will be match-fit for the Saturday clash, but Ezekiel Akwana is definitely happy with their return.
