Sofapaka will play Bidco United on Saturday 6th March in a Betking Premier League match.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash, below is a preview of all you need to know about the match.

Match Stats
We haven’t played our opponents before in any competitive duel and this will be our very first meeting.

Form guide
Our opponents are currently on good form having won four in their last four outings. On the other hand, we’ve won twice while drawing and losing respectively.

We are placed 9th on eighteen points while our opponents Bidco United are seventh on twenty points.

Team News
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder Injury: Keeper Aigba will once again miss the Bidco tie. Togo International has resumed light training.

Michael Bodo
Groin Injury: Michael Bodo has fully recovered and resumed full training, the defender will be available for selection for the Bidco game.

When: Saturday 6th March
Venue: Wundanyi Stadium, Taveta
Time: 3:00PM

Sofapaka FC full mid-season transfer business.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) mid-season transfer window closed on Monday 1st March 2021.
During the one-month-long transfer window, the club managed to complete the signing of nine players while releasing the same number of players.

In a very busy transfer business, Aigba Moubarak, Timothy Otieno, Amissi Bizimana, David Nshimirimana, Alex Imbusia, David King’atua and Joe Waithira were our biggest catch while Pistone Mutamba made a return to the club.

Here is our full transfer business.

Ins
Joseph Waithira (Wazito)
Timothy Otieno (Napsa FC – Zambia) 🇿🇲
Pistone Mutamba (Bidco United)
Aigba Moubarak (I’AS OTR FC – Togo) 🇹🇬
David Kinga’tua (Bandari FC)
Bizimana Amissi (Rukinzo – Burundi) 🇧🇮
David Nshimirimana (Buildcon FC – Zambia) 🇿🇲
Alex Imbusia (Vihiga United)
Benard Muiruri (Taveta Sisal)

Out
Richard Aimo (Western Stima)
Michael Karamor (Western Stima)
Promise Chinonso (Western Stima)
Elli Asieche (Wazito)
Jacobs Faina (Posta Rangers)
David Simiyu (Mathare United)
Isaiah Wakasala
Jedinak Nana
Bryson Juma

We wish our former employees the best ahead.

Sofapaka Football Club can confirm the signing of Alex Imbusia.

Imbusia joins Batoto Ba Mungu from Vihiga United Football Club.

“It feels good to join Sofapaka, this a huge step for me in my career. To sign for the club means have got a lot of potentials to keep improving and grow. Am so delighted and I look forward to a good stay at the club.”

Imbusia has inked a two-year contract at the club and marks the end of our transfer business.

Congratulations Alex and welcome!

Sofapaka Football Club has finalized the signing of Pistone Mutamba and David Kin’gatua.

Kin’gatua joins the club from coastal-based side Bandari Football Club while Mutamba rejoins the club from Bidco United.

Mutamba on rejoining the team;
“It feels great to be here once more. Sofapaka to me is home and I don’t feel all too new here. Am glad the coach has shown confidence in me and am looking forward to rewarding his trust in me by performing.”

Kin’gatua upon signing;
“It’s a pleasure to join such a big club with ambitions to prosper. I equally feel good reuniting with the head coach and I look forward to a good time at the club.”

The duo have put pen to paper to a two-year contract at the club

Congratulations Mutamba and Kin’gatua. Welcome!

Sofapaka beat Posta Rangers 2-1 in a Betking Premier League on Sunday 28th February

First half goals from Titus Achesa and Lawrence Juma were enough to put Sofapaka back to winning ways on the road.

Achesa’s opener
Titus Achesa scored our opening goal after 20 minutes of play after being set through by Bizimana Amissi.

Juma’s goal
Fifteen minutes later after our opener Lawrence Juma scored our second of the game heading in a good delivery by Achesa Titus.

Posta pull one back
In the second half, host Posta Rangers pull one back through Jackson Dwang. A series of attacks from Posta went unfruitful as we held on well to pick maximum points on the road.

Up next Sofapaka will face Bidco United

Posta Rangers will take on Sofapaka Football Club in a Betking Premier League tie on Sunday 28th at Kasarani Annex.

Ahead of the encounter head coach Ken Odhiambo faced the club’s media and had this to say;

On facing Rangers;
“It’s another opportunity to get it right, we are facing Rangers who are also struggling to get results and that makes it a tough match. We have had a good preparation towards the match, the lads are in good spirits and going by our display against KCB I believe we will come out victorious tomorrow.”

On whether it’s a must win match;
“Definitely yes, we have to win tomorrow to get our momentum on. We haven’t had best of start into the season but I believe there is still room to get our session back on track.

On injuries;
“We had one fresh injury concern in Aigba Moubarak. He injured his shoulder and it’s a concern for us because he’s a top player and we want him fit for every single match. In his absence we have Kevin Omondi who’s equally good and I believe he will fill Aigba’s void. We are glad to have Michael Bodo and Mohamed Kilume fully fit for the match.”

The match will be played at Kasarani Annex with the match schedule to kick off at 3:00PM.

Here is the latest from our medical department ahead of Posta Rangers tie
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder: Togolese International Aigba Moubarak will miss Rangers clash due to a shoulder injury sustained against KCB on Wednesday.
Michael Bodo
Groin Injury: Bodo has recovered and continued full training with the team and is in contention for the match on Sunday.
Stephen Okola
Back injury: Okola resumed training today and will be assessed for Sunday’s match.

Sofapaka Football Club can confirm the appointment of Michael Kibwage and Mohamed Kilume as new club captains.
Kibwage is the new captain and he will be assisted by Mohamed Kilume. On his new capacity, Kibwage had this to say;
“It’s a good feeling to be given such a position at the club, it shows that the team management has trust in me.”
“I look forward to reciprocate the same trust back to the team in terms of performance both as an individual and as a team.”
“I feel so happy and am ready for the task ahead.” Concluded Kibwage.
Congratulations Michael Kibwage and Mohamed Kilume

Obayi who has been serving as the club captain has been elevated to coaching capacity and will assist head coach Ken Odhiambo.
Upon confirmation as new assistant head coach Obayi had this to say

Your feeling on your new capacity
It’s such an honour to be elevated to such a position by the club management. It clearly shows they have confidence and trust me assist and lead.

How do feel on your new position
One word mixed feelings, am still coming into terms with it. It’s such a privilege indeed to be honest. This a new capacity that I am to grow and become better. It’s equally an opportunity to transit and when such opportunity come your way, you only have to step up ,learn and grow and that’s what am aiming for moving forward.

On whether this an end to your playing career
Well I still feel I have some energy left to go, currently am eligible to play in the current season and if need arises to help out then I will step up and give my best on the pitch.

On his part coach Ken Odhiambo had this to say on Obayi’s appointment
On Obayi’s appointment
When need rose to fill the void, i felt there was no need to shop outside but groom one from within and upon carefully looking into all available options we settled on Obayi Willis.

On reasons to settle on Obayi
He has been incredible all through, he has vast experience plus he’s been a leader, aspects that only need to be natured.

On his capabilities
I have been keen on him, he has traits of a leader and one honest assurance he Obayi will make a good coach in future.

Obayi has had thirteen years of active professional football career, turning out for sugar belt sides SoNy Sugar and Chemelil Sugar respectively before joining Sofapaka till his appointment .

Congratulations Willis Obayi

Betking Premier League round 13 fixture will have Posta Rangers host Sofapaka FC at Kasarani Annex.
Below is a detailed match preview ahead of the game on Sunday

Match Stats
A total of 16 league matches have been played between the two sides, we won on eight occasions, Posta six while two matches ended in a draw. A total of 17 goals scored in the last eight matches with an average of three goals per game.

Form guide
Five points separates us with our opponents, we sit eleventh on fifteen points while Rangers are placed 14th on ten points. In the past three league matches we have won, drawn and lost while our opponents have lost all the encounters.

Team News
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder : Keeper Aigba Moubarak becomes latest injury concern from our last outing against KCB. Aigba suffered a shoulder injury, he will be assessed ahead of Rangers game.

Michael Bodo
Groin Injury : Michael Bodo missed KCB tie will continue with recovery ahead of Posta tie.

Stephen Okola
Back Injury : Okola too missed midweek tie due to a back problem. He will too continue with rehabilitation.

When : Sunday 28th February
Venue : Kasarani Annex
Time: 3:00PM