By now, Emmanuel Osoro is a household name on the local football scene.The red-hot FC Talanta striker has firmly cemented his place as one of the most lethal forwards in the FKF Premier League this season, and his numbers tell the story best.With 14 league goals to his name, Osoro has single-handedly accounted for nearly half of Talanta’s 30 goals this campaign.©Tabby NashipaeAdd in a couple of assists, and his direct involvement in over 50% of the club’s goals, these stats have without a doubt seen him receive attention from top clubs.Osoro’s latest strike came in their gritty 1-0 midweek win over KCB, bringing him within touching distance of the Golden Boot.He is now just one goal behind joint leaders Ryan Wesley Ogam of Tusker and Moses Shummah of Kakamega Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_8926049##As expected, clubs are circling. Offers have come in, but the former AFC Leopards trialist has pledged his loyalty to Talanta for the remainder of the season.“I have attracted interest from other clubs, but for now, Talanta is my team,” he told Mozzart Sport.Reflecting on the season so far, Osoro admitted that his success would not be possible without the support if his teammates.Gor Mahia in line for second cup of the season on Madaraka Day“So far, this season has been good. I have been working hard and pushing myself to also help the team because we are in a bad position. Teamwork, too, has come to play. I have not done it alone. The team has also been supportive,” he continued.Talanta currently sit 13th on the FKF Premier League table with 32 points, just three above the relegation zone. With only a few matches left to play, Osoro’s form will be key in ensuring the team avoids the drop.Despite the mounting pressure to emerge as the league’s top scorer, Osoro remains level-headed and focused.©Tabby Nashipae“There is pressure to win the Golden Boot, but I am not letting it get into me. If I score in all the remaining matches, I will take it home,” he revealed.Winning the Golden Boot would mark a career milestone, but for now, he is taking each match as it comes.“If I win it, it will be my first time winning the Golden Boot in my career. The thought of it is cool. I will have made history in my life,” he disclosed.Shabana FC defend fans after chaos in match against Gor MahiaThe forward had set a target of 15 goals by this stage of the season, but admitted he is slightly behind schedule.“I wanted to have 15 goals by now, but I fell short. I am fighting to score in the remaining matches to end the race on a high,” he said.Osoro also sent a message to his fans.“Thanks to my fans by the way, continue supporting me. I will not let you down,” he said.AFCON U20: 2 of Kenya’s group opponents join 4 nations in U20 World Cup qualificationOn his side, FC Talanta assistant coach Patrick Muchiri heaped praises on Osoro, betting on him to achieve greatness.“Osoro is a good boy, a good player, and a good guy. We have been depending on him this season, and he has shown up. I know, even with the remaining matches, he knows what is at stake. He is also chasing the Golden Boot, and I know he will have amazing matches as the league ends,” Muchiri said.Osoro will be looking to increase his goal count when Talanta face Tusker FC on Wednesday 14 May at the Dandora Stadium.
