Ezekiel Okare opens season account with brace, aims to elevate Bidco United

Bidco United striker Ezekiel Okare is a happy man after finally, ending his goal drought. Okare came off the bench to score a double as Bidco humiliated FC Talanta 3-1 on Saturday.

Okare, sealed a move to the Thika based club at the start of 2022-23 season from National Super League outfit Mully Children Home FC [MCF FC]. However, the former Ulinzi Stars hitman struggled to find the back of the net scoring six times in his debut season before embarking on a lengthy goal drought.

The lanky striker expressed satisfaction after his two goals helped the Anthony Akhulia charges overpower Talanta to snatch all the three points.

"I am excited to score my first goal of the season and more interesting win my team first three points of the season," said the ex-Posta Rangers net buster.

Okare is confident of a fine run of form and has singled out hitting double digits as his major ambition for the season.

He feels that his individual brilliance will play a crucial part in the clubs' chase for a respectable finish this campaign and eventually can dream of a silverware at the conclusion of the season.

"I hope to score more goals this season and set even more to help the team rank among the best. I have struggled with form since sealing a move back to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League and few knocks also slowed down my progress. But I have changed mt training routine which includes more training sessions to try and regain fully my form," he added.

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He said his greatest wish was to bang in more strikes and compete for the top scorers’ gong to enable him seal a move to one of the league’s top guns.

Okare also welcomed the capture of creative midfielder Erick Michubu whom they worked together at Mully Children Family FC noting that his presence was essential in him achieving his season ambitions since he understands his play and positioning much better than any member of the team.  

“I am optimistic about defying all odds and achieving the plans I have for the season. The coaches have helped me realize my weaknesses and I am determined to get it right and compete for the golden boot. Furthermore, the coming of Michibu at Bidco is important as he understands my style of play and with him here I expect good balls to burry in the net,” added Okare.