Nairobi United striker Michael Karamor is celebrating more than just another trophy after clinching the 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup title on Sunday, June 30.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFor the Nigerian forward, this victory over Gor Mahia represents redemption, recognition, and a deeper personal triumph than before.##NAJAVA_MECA_9002332##Karamor was part of the Kakamega Homeboyz squad that made history by lifting the inaugural Mozzart Bet Cup under coach Patrick Odhiambo in 2023.However, he now says that win holds little emotional value compared to this year’s success with Naibois.Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, the Ijaw-born striker revealed that despite being part of the winning Homeboyz team, he was denied his winner’s medal and felt alienated throughout the campaign.“I will say this is my first cup despite having won it previously with Kakamega Homeboyz,” Karamor shared.AFC Leopards should borrow from Athletics Kenya to reclaim glory-MP Wanyonyi“At Kakamega, the then-coach Patrick and team manager Imbenzi were not nice to me. They made me feel unwanted. They frustrated me all the time, and even after we won, they denied me everything, including the winner’s medal. They never treated me as one of them.”Now a key player at Nairobi United, Karamor played a pivotal role in their fairy-tale run to the cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000976##His goals against Tusker FC and Mara Sugar were crucial in propelling Naibois to their first-ever major final, where they ultimately stunned giants Gor.The moment was especially significant for Karamor, who moved to Kenya in 2021 to pursue his football dream.After short spells at Sofapaka, Western Stima, and Homeboyz, it was at Kisumu All Stars where he began to shine, scoring 16 goals in his debut National Super League (NSL) season.Gor Mahia set for squad overhaul after trophy-less seasonHe joined Nairobi mid-season in January from Kisumu after taking time off to mourn the loss of his mother.“I was supposed to join Nairobi at the end of last season,” he explained.“But when I lost my mom, I decided to wait, finish what I had started, and get back to full concentration before making the move. Kisumu All Stars understood, and they didn’t hesitate when Nairobi came calling.”Schools Games: St Joseph’s Boys Kitale edge Bwake in chaotic Trans Nzoia final to book Rift Valley slotNow back at his best, Karamor plans to celebrate this milestone (winning the medal) in a special way.“I plan to dedicate this medal to the Almighty God. After that, I’ll take a nice picture of the medal and send it to those who doubted me, just to show them that only God can decide someone’s path. He works wonders.”
