Sofapaka forward delighted after FKFPL debut

Sofapaka forward Robert Kharisa Ponda is living his dream of playing in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after making his debut and following it up with his second consecutive appearance against Gor Mahia.

The appearances have however been bittersweet after suffering back to back losses against KCB which his made his debut and Gor Mahia most recently.

The forward revealed that playing in the top flight was a dream he harboured and was delighted to have fulfilled it despite not getting a positive result. 

“It is every player’s dream to play in the top-level and so was my dream too. Playing my first ever premier league match was such a deep great feeling for me. Despite going down I felt satisfied because I had made another achievement of playing at top level,”

“Getting playing time in my second successive game against Gor Mahia came as a surprise because it was a huge match with huge expectations and atmosphere. I am glad I had another chance to experience the premier league and am so hopeful for many more in future assignments,” said Kharisa. 

The forward joined Sofapaka from Ruiru Hotstars in the just concluded transfer season and took only three games to make his debut for Batoto ba Mungu.

Kharisa added that he will add goals to his game once he fully settles to the Premier League and thanked head coach Ken Odhiambo for resting his faith in him. 

“My playing position as a striker demands for goals upfront. Being new at the club with the demands for results comes with pressure but am taking my time because it is a new adventure and learning process. I believe once am well settled the goals will flow,”

“I'm so grateful to the head coach for handing me top-flight experience and my only way of thanking him is by doing what am entrusted to do upfront and I hope to soon do so,” added Kharisa.