Newly signed Mara Sugar FC defender Lameck Omondi has revealed why he opted to join the Sugar Millers despite having other offers on his table.Omondi joined Mara in the just-concluded mid-season transfer window from National Super League (NSL) side Darajani Gogo, where he spent just six months, having joined the Kibera-based club from Rainbow FC.AFC Leopards begin discussions to privatize clubThe defender was an unused substitute in Mara Sugar’s 1-1 draw with Sofapaka on Saturday, 1 March at Dandora Stadium, and in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, he shared the reason behind his choice of Mara Sugar over the other offers on his table.“The team is not in Nairobi. It is in upcountry, which gives me the opportunity to escape from the many vices and challenges that come with living in the city. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8755785##At least I will get the chance to just concentrate on football, which is the most important thing at the moment,” said Omondi.The former Rainbow FC defender was born and bred in Nairobi’s Dandora slums, where his family still lives, and has played his football career exclusively in Nairobi until joining Mara Sugar.Government provides update on CHAN, AFCON preparationsDespite having a steady rise in his career, moving from the third tier to the top tier in under one year, Omondi says it has not been an easy ride but appreciates all the steps along the way“It has taken a lot of hard work. I just took everything seriously when I had the chance, both in training and in matches. Even for this new opportunity, I will work harder,” he noted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8755779##The budding center-back also took time to thank his former employers for their role in his career growth.“Gogo played a big role in this move. They gave me the opportunity to showcase my talent, which then made it possible for me to catch the eye of Mara Sugar,” he stated.Kenyans share expectations placed on new Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthyThe former Rainbow captain now has his eyes set on breaking into Mara’s starting eleven and impressing the Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy to be included in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad.“My plan is to work hard and utilize the chance that I will get to market myself for a place in the CHAN squad,” he concluded.
