Form four student at Alliance High School delighted after making Kariobangi Sharks debut
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Reading Time: 3min | Tue. 21.04.26. | 18:24
Head coach William Muluya handed the former Obunga playmaker a starting role in an attacking front line that also featured Humphrey Aroko and Razel Omondi against Mara Sugar on Saturday
Kenya U17 captain and Kariobangi Sharks winger Armstrong Omondi has opened up on the areas he still needs to improve on after making his FKF Premier League debut for the club.
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Omondi was speaking to the club’s media team after a memorable weekend that saw him make his first league appearance for Sharks, having joined the club at the start of the year before first turning out for the youth side.
Head coach William Muluya handed the former Obunga playmaker a starting role in an attacking front line that also featured Humphrey Aroko and Razel Omondi against Mara Sugar on Saturday.
Although Sharks went down 1-0, the match still marked a major milestone for the youngster, who described the outing as a big learning experience in his journey.
The Alliance High School student has already built a reputation among his peers as one of the finest free-kick takers in his age group, with his exceptional dead-ball ability standing out as one of the qualities that continues to earn him plaudits.
Despite his rising profile, the 17-year-old admits there is still plenty to work on if he is to reach the top.
“The coaches are telling me to improve on creating chances, shooting more, and also making better decisions on the pitch,” said the 2024 Safaricom Chapa Dimba MVP.
The youngster, who has already featured in Kenya’s Under-17 and Under-20 national team setups, also explained why he enjoys playing for Kariobangi Sharks, pointing to the freedom players are given to express themselves.
“Sharks play good football, and that is something I am really proud of. I really love how we play, and I also love the fact that everyone in the team is given a chance as long as you are training well,” he told the club’s media team.
Now that he has made his debut, Omondi says his focus is on sharpening the finer details of his game, especially in areas the technical bench has challenged him to improve on.
“The few things I have learnt from this team are that you have to think on your own and make good decisions. I felt nice that I was recognised for my ability to take free kicks, which was already known by the technical bench.
I do not think much about the situation, I just do the simple things.”
Balancing school and football remains one of the biggest tests for the Form Four student, but he says he is doing his best to manage both responsibilities.
“It is a tough call for me to balance football and academics, but I really try my best to give time to both of them. After training, I still create time for my academics as well,” he said.
Making a top-flight debut at just 17 came as a surprise even to the Kisumu-born attacker, but he believes the experience will play a big role in shaping both his football career and personal growth.
“It was a great feeling for me to make my league debut. When I was told I was starting the match, I was shocked. The experience has really changed my perspective towards class and also the game.”