Cleophas Shimanyula praises Amwayi's redemption and urges completion of Bukhungu Stadium for international matches.
Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula praised striker Kevin Amwayi for his outstanding reformation and winning goal against Tusker FC in the thrilling FKF Cup final.
Shimanyula's remarks came during the team's presentation of the FKF Cup to Kakamega Governor Ferdinard Baraza at Bukhungu Stadium on Monday.
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Amidst the jubilant atmosphere, Shimanyula took the opportunity to highlight Amwayi's journey, emphasizing his invaluable contribution to the team.
"This player whom you see here scored for us the winning goal. He started his football career here with us in 2010 when we formed the team and later left," Shimanyula proudly announced while introducing the players.
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The experienced football administrator explained why he has confidence in the FKF Cup champions.
Shimanyula also acknowledged the challenges Amwayi had faced in the past before he re-joined the Abana Abeingo for his second stint.
"Recently, we brought him back to the team after he underwent reforms. He had resulted in being a drunkard and was a lifeist," Shimanyula revealed, emphasizing the challenges Amwayi had overcome to make a successful comeback.
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Amwanyi returned to Homeboyz during the mid-season transfer window in February and has since proved to be a pivotal player for the club.
His experience and skill set added depth and quality to the squad. The winning goal in the FKF Cup final was a powerful reminder of Amwayi's abilities and immense contribution to the team's success.
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The strike marked the midfielder's second goal of the season and halted his team's six-game winless run.
Amwayi's football journey started at Homeboyz before moving on to Western Stima and Ulinzi Stars before eventually finding his way back to his original club.
Meanwhile, Shimanyula expressed his gratitude to Kakamega Governor Ferdinard Baraza while urging for the fast completion of the stadium at Bukhungu.
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The chairman emphasized the significance of having a fully equipped facility to host international matches, showcasing Homeboyz's talent on a global stage.