Club Captain Elli Asieche has left Sofapaka Football Club
After 8 years of stay at the club, captain Elli Asieche has part ways with the club on mutual consent. Asieche leaves having won four trophies at the club,the Gotv shield cup,DStv Super Cup and two charity cup.
Asieche who was appointed club captain at the beginning of the season requested to leave the club on Monday and the club has since then granted him his wish .
We as a club wish you well. All the best Captain

Vihiga United and Sofapaka FC played to a one all draw in a Betking Premier League match played at Mumias Complex.
Kefa Aswani put Batoto Ba Mungu ahead early in the game tapping in Asieche’s delivery with just four minutes of play.
Hosts came alive pressing for an equalizer and their efforts were rewarded drawing level in the 39th minute through Patrick Okulo a goal that saw the first half end all even.
In the second both sides pushed for a winning goal with numerous chances created but all attempts were well dealt with by  keepers on both sides.
The draw takes Sofapaka to eleven points while Vihiga United on nine points.
Up next Sofapaka will take on Zoo Kericho in Wundanyi.

We play against Vihiga United fc at the Mumias Complex, Kakamega County on Saturday 30th Jan 2021 for our season’s ninth match Betking PL 2020/2021 league. This is our lineup as presented by our Head Coach Ken Odhiambo and the technical bench.

STARTING ELEVEN INCLUDE:

Simon Masaka .99
Willis Obayi .3
Ambrose Sifuna .11
Michael Kibwage .12
Elli Asieche .17 (C)
Titus Achesa .20
Micheal Bodo .22
Isaac Mitima .23
Nixon Omondi .28
Kefa Aswani .50
Sebastine Sunday .66

Subs
Richard Aimo .32
Mohammed Kilume .4
Collins Wakhungu .7
Roy Okal .10
Brian Nyakan .14
Sammy Imbuye .25
Stephen Okola .27
Paul Kiongera .55

Vihiga United take on Sofapaka FC in a Betking Premier Match on Saturday 30th January

We will take on hosts Vihiga United in our ninth match of the season. Below is a preview ahead of Saturday’s clash.

Match Stats
We have played a total of four matches against our opponents Vihiga United.
In the four encounters two matches ended in a draw, both teams won one game a piece while six goals scored in total.

Form guide
Two points the difference between the two teams, we are placed tenth on the log on ten points while Vihiga are on eight points.

Team News
Lawrence Juma : Suspension
Juma will miss the encounter serving his last match suspension. The midfielder was red carded during our match in Nzoia .

When : Saturday 30th January
Venue: Mumias Complex
Time: 3:00PM

Here is the latest from our medical team and  suspension ahead of Vihiga United match .

David Simiyu

Foot injury : Simiyu is still out injured and continuing with recovery.

Isaiah Wakasala

Knee Injury : Keeper Wakasala is out undergoing treatment.

Lawrence Juma

Suspension: We will miss the services of Lawrence Juma as he serves his last match suspension.

Vihiga United will host Sofapaka on Saturday at the Mumias Stadium

Head coach Ken Odhiambo faced the club’s media and here is what the coach said

On facing Vihiga United
Definitely it’s going to be tough match in Mumias, they Vihiga won against Gor Mahia and that in itself gives them a huge confidence going into the match on Saturday. The City Stars match was a tough one too on our end and having won over the weekend we want to get more wins moving forward to build on some consistency.

On team preparations
We resumed our preparations on Tuesday and all has been well, we played a friendly match today Wednesday in getting ready for the clash. It’s been a boost too because nearly everyone is fit.

On consistency
It’s very important to keep winning matches, we haven’t had a good run in our past fixtures and it is a huge concern. You look at the table you get two wins and you move up the log. We really want to build on our last weekend’s win over Nairobi City Stars and make it two wins in a row.

On Injuries
So far we are doing good no major injury concerns from City Stars match . We got Isaiah Wakasala and David Simiyu who are still out continuing with their recovery.

On upcoming transfer window and speculations
I don’t want to comment much on it because the official transfer window has not began. A lot of speculations have made rounds since Monday and I want to clarify that we haven’t dropped nor terminated any players contract. When the time comes we shall share with players who shall have been affected before making it public.

Vihiga United will host Sofapaka on Saturday 30th January in Mumias

Batoto Ba Mungu bounced back to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars.  In a match played at Wundanyi Stadium substitute Ambrose Sifuna scored the winning goal to break a tough City Stars side after being set through by Michael Kibwage.

In a barren first half, coach Ken brought in Sifuna for Nixon Omondi and the change was imminent. Kibwage with a long pass found on rushing Sifuna who with his  first touch beat Shittu to net the sole winning goal.

Sofapaka will next take on Vihiga United in Mumias   Stadium

On team preparations
We’ve had a good preparation so far, everyone is in good shape and I feel we are set for Saturday’s duel.

On facing City Stars
We are facing a good side, they have a good set of players and have had decent run in the league. Definitely this will be a tough match and they will in all ways give us a good test on Saturday.

Ongoing for maximum points
Yes we are going for maximum points, we are at home and we have to bounce back to winning ways. We want to build on consistency, Nzoia match was a setback due to our own mistakes but we want to correct on that beginning Saturday.

On having captain Asieche back a booster.
We are glad to have two dependable players back with us. Captain Asieche and Stephen Okola are all back and fit for selection. Asieche will be a huge boost to us especially after we lost Lawrence Juma last weekend.

Sofapaka will welcome Nairobi City Stars on Saturday 23rd at Wundanyi Stadium.

Ahead of Nairobi City Stars match, Sofapaka will welcome young defender Stephen Okola after a six week long lay off.

Okola who sustained an ankle injury has missed six matches into the new season, he speaks on his injury and road to recovery.

On the injury sustained
I picked up the injury during our preseason preparations that made me miss out on the first match of the season away in Mombasa but lucky enough I recovered on time for Kariobangi Sharks tie. The coach gave me a starting role in the match but just after five minutes into the match sadly the unexpected happened, while battling for the ball, Sharks forward Erick Kapaito landed on the just recovered ankle leading to my withdrawal in the game.

On his journey to recovery.
It has been such a difficult period for me because as a player you desire to play every week. Frustrating yes it has been because of being on and off the pitch, especially for me who worked hard to break into the first team from the youth team.

My journey to recovery has been incredible though long but good it has been. The past six weeks really shaped me in so many ways. During this period, I developed a strong mentality to face such situations and a special mention to the team physio one Ambrose Oriko who’s really played a huge role in my recovery.

On any pressure to get back to the team.
Six weeks is such a long time and definitely yes I feel the pressure to get back to the first team. I had cemented a position in the team and with the current depth I will have to work extremely extra to get back to the team.

On your feeling having recovered.
It feels good to be back and to reunite with the team, I look forward to battle it out with my teammates and win matches together.

Okola will be available for selection when we take on Nairobi City Stars on Saturday.

Team news: Elli Asieche, Stephen Okola, David Simiyu and Isaiah Wakasala

Here is the latest from our medical department ahead of City Stars clash on Saturday

Elli Asieche
Groin Injury: Elli Asieche has fully recovered from a groin injury sustained in training. The club captain is fully fit and available for selection.

Stephen Okola
Ankle Injury: Okola has recovered from the ankle injury that has kept out since the season began. Okola is back in training and will be assessed ahead of City Stars clash

David Simiyu
Foot injury: Simiyu is still out and will continue with treatment.

Isaiah Wakasala
Knee Injury: Keeper Wakasala will continue with rehabilitation as he aims to recover fully.

Sofapaka will welcome Nairobi City Stars on Saturday