Sofapaka F.C.

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Sofapaka Football Club (Sofapaka: Sote kama Familia kwa Pamoja Kuafikia Azimio – Kiswahili: We as a Family together to achieve a goal) is a football club, based in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County. They play their home games at the Wundanyi Stadium (also Known as Dawson Mwanyumba Stadium).

Full nameSote kama Familia kwa Pamoja Kuafikia Azimio Football Club
Nickname(s)Batoto ba Mungu
(Children of God)
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004)
GroundWundanyi Stadium,
Taita Taveta County, Kenya
ChairmanElly Kalekwa
Head coachSam Timbe
LeagueKenyan Premier League
2023–202416th

History

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The club originates from the men's fellowship of the MAOS Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004, Elly Kalekwa took over the team and formed Sofapaka, and eventually joined the Nationwide league.[1] The team won the President's Cup in 2007, while still playing in the Nationwide League.

The team's shirt sponsor is Betika, a sports betting company in Kenya.

Achievements

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2018
2018
2018
2017
2017.
2009
2007, 2010, 2014


2010, 2011

Performance in CAF competitions

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2010 – preliminary round
2008 – disqualified
2011 – play-off round
2015 – preliminary round

Current squad

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As of 18 Jan 2019.[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
01 GK   BDI Justin Ndikumana
32 GK   KEN Richard Aimo
39 GK   KEN Isaiah Wakasala
02 DF   KEN George Maelo
03 DF   KEN Willis Ouma
15 DF   BDI Moussa Omar
19 DF   KEN Samuel Mutiria
20 DF   KEN Titus Achesa
23 DF   KEN Humphrey Okoti
24 DF   RWA Soter Kayumba
04 MF   KEN Mohammed Kilume
66 MF   NGA Ikekhai Sebastian Sunday
07 MF   KEN Cornelius Juma
10 MF   RWA Mico Justin
11 MF   KEN Micheal Oduor
No. Pos. Nation Player
12 MF   KEN Sammy Imbuye
14 MF   KEN Dennis Odhiambo
16 MF   KEN Elli Asieche
19 MF   KEN Tevin Omutere
25 MF   KEN Ibrahim Kajuba
26 MF   KEN Brian Magonya
27 MF   KEN Samson Eshikumo
28 MF   KEN Ibrahim Kitawi
30 MF   KEN Tom Adwar
33 MF   KEN Cliff Kasuti
09 FW   KEN Pistone Mutamba
13 FW   UGA Umaru Kasumba
22 FW   KEN Stephen Waruru (team captain)
19 FW   NGA Karamor Tubor Michael
50 FW   KEN Kepha Aswani
69 FW   NED Jeroen Vijverberg

References

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  1. ^ Sofapaka history
  2. ^ "Sofapaka – Players". Sofapaka F.C. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
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