After Gor Mahia, It’s Sofapaka’s Time to Shine and Make History

Gor Mahia has made headlines for the past few weeks with their clash against Premier League club Everton the major talk of town. The team clashed with Everton at Goodison Park and despite loosing by 4 goals to nil, the team got some valuable lessons that will absolutely help them in their upcoming continental assignments.

Kenyan Premier League club Sofapaka is also set to make history and this time with a renowned football legend from Brazil, Ronaldinho Gacho.

Ronaldinho will play in an exhibition match alongside Kenyan football legends against the 2009 champions at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka on Sunday.

Ronaldinho, who is the official Betika brand ambassador, will also be involved in the match courtesy of the gaming firm which also sponsors Sofapaka FC.

The Kenyan Legends team will be handled by former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee and will feature Mahmoud Abass, Dennis Oliech and 1987 Africa Cup Winners’ Cup winning captain Austin Oduor.

Other players include former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno, Kakamega Homeboyz striker Allan Wanga and former AFC Leopards and Stars goalkeeper Matthew Ottamax.

Ronaldinho, who won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 2002, will be in the country for a three-day visit to promote grassroots football.

Sofapaka captain Stephen Waruru is looking forward to sharing the pitch with the double FIFA World Player of The Year, who is regarded as one of the most skillful player to have ever played the game, lighting up European football for many years always with a smile on his face.

“The Brazilian has retired after an extraordinary career but his wonderful talent will be remembered for ever. And playing against him will change our history,” said Waruru.

“Watching Ronaldinho was fun, it made people happy and playing against him will be inspirational. His visit will inspire upcoming footballers and allow them to dream big,” said Waruru adding that his teammates are also excited at being accorded that rare opportunity thanks to Betika.

Sofapaka finished fifth in the 2018 Kenyan Premier League and reached the final of FKF Cup against Kariobangi Sharks.

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