Mapunda relishes starting position
Courtesy of michezoafrika.com
Goal stopper and Tanzanian international Ivo Mapunda has expressed his joy after being handed a jersey No 16 that officially makes him a Gor Mahia player. Mapunda was unveiled among other players that included Rama Salim, Yusuf Juma and George Midenyo during a press conference on Friday.
Speaking to Michezoafrika.com after the ceremony, the highly rated custodian who was first choice for relegated side Bandari FC was exuded confidence that the move to Gor Mahia is a sign of greater things to come in his football career. He is however realistic with his expectations at Gor Mahia.
“I may have always earned a regular start in Bandari but that is different now, I have to work hard to earn that golden opportunity. We have top quality keeper and each will be fighting for that jersey between the posts,” Said Mapunda.
“K’Ogalo is a popular club in the Africa and has world class players. I am privileged to have been signed here. I will really have to work hard to give back to the club and the great fans,” He said.
At Gor Mahia, Mapunda will battle it out for the jersey with Captain Jerim Onyango and Wycliffe Kasaya.
While in Gor Mahia colors, the father of two believes he will have more opportunities that could enable him move to even big clubs in Europe one day.
“The Kenya premier league has grown big. The coverage by Supersport is giving the players great exposure. Gor Mahia always makes headlines and that is another advantage here. Playing in the CAF Confederations cup is another opportunity to showcase our talents to the outside world,” Said Mapunda.
Mapunda was also grateful to Bandari for giving him an opportunity to play in the Kenyan Premier League.
“Bandari wil also remain close to my heart for the chance they offered me. They may have gone down to a lower league but I wish them the best. It was great serving them”
The Tanzanian international has nine caps for his country.
fight for the regular place fight mapunda if you are consistent you will earn it.
Mapunda make the best out of you at the club. Dont be a late down. All the best
kaka karibu sana fanya mambo lango utapata kama mchezo yako iko juu hatuna shida na yeyote mpira ni kwa kiwanja.kaka sasa tushawasikia tunawasubiri tu leg kuanza si mbali .mjuwe kila team wanacheki tu sisi.sisi kama mafans tuko pamoja na nyeye
admin kindly update the photo on home page,am sick and tired of seeing masikas face in k’ogallos jersey,also ochomo’s face should not appear,expedite the needful.
nway karibu mapunda,wish u all the best!!!!
oh goodness Jakhoremo. mamabo ya ngose,mwachie ngose mwenyewe. kiswahili chako chasikitisha KAKA!
maadamu ungelijua tu………..
Bidii mtu wangu,ngoma ni zoezi.
#3 Jahkoremo is a true jakanam struggling mightily with his Kiswahili. Most likely a 7-6-3 fellow.
Kiswahili si mdomo yetu even profs Anyang’ and Ayiecho sucumb to it plz jakhoremo bora tumewasiliana kaka