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Wilson has taken to the FKFPL like a duck to water since joining Kariobangi Sharks from Darajani Gogo earlier this month.
When new Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Stanley Wilson started the fresh FKFPL season against Kenya Police FC, he certainly could not have envisioned being called up to the national team for their friendly matches against Qatar and South Sudan.
However, a very assured performance at the heart of midfield with his nonchalant composure on the ball and his hawk-eyed love for the progressive through ball saw him named in the Team of the Week, before following that performance up with a decent outing against Tusker a week later.
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07:04 - 06.09.2023
FOOTBALL Olunga explains why FKF-Azam TV deal will see more transfer of Kenyan players abroad
The 29-year-old has given kudos to FKF for managing to secure a broadcasting deal with Azam.
This prompted Kenya head coach Engin Firat to add him as a late inclusion to his original 25-man squad for the trip to Qatar on Wednesday.
As he anticipates starting what will hopefully be the first of a long international career, the 18-year-old, who believes he is ‘the best of the best’ is thankful for everyone who has played a part in achieving his ‘dream’.
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21:00 - 29.08.2023
FKFPL: Tusker's Ojok, Posta Rangers' Owino and Sharks' Wilson among FKFPL Team of the Week
The FKFPL's matchday one team of the week revealed.
“There are many ambitions I have. It is a dream come true first for me. I would like to congratulate the technical team and myself for all the hard work to reach there,” Wilson told members of the press during a press conference.
“I know I have got many, many other ambitions but for now, I just have to work harder and harder, making others proud to be Kenyan.
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07:07 - 05.09.2023
FOOTBALL Firat explains not including AFC Leopards and Tusker players in Harambee Stars squad
The Harambee Stars head coach defended his decision not to include players from AFC Leopards and Tusker in his latest squad.
“I think from the start with hard work, endurance, praying and working, I think it is easier for me to do anything. I know I can do it. I am the best of the best.”
Just over six months ago, Wilson was playing in the National Super League for Darajani Gogo until he joined Sharks earlier this month. He certainly could not have envisioned being called up to the national team with just two FKFPL games under his belt.
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11:43 - 04.09.2023
TRANSFERS Financial details of Divock Origi's Nottingham Forest loan move from AC Milan
Nottingham Forest's lively stadium presentation celebrated the loan arrival of the Belgian striker, son of retired Kenyan international Mike Okoth.
“To be honest, I did not see this coming but it is an opportunity to be in the national team soon cause everyone is asking ‘How has it become?’. But (because of) my work, I think I deserve it.”
Wilson has found it very easy to adapt with the senior players in the camp captained by Michael Olunga, saying that ‘they are normal people’ who are ‘very generous’ and welcoming.
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21:00 - 05.09.2023
FOOTBALL: Ex-Leeds United midfielder included as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars traveling squad to face Qatar
The traveling party unsurprisingly consists mostly of foreign-based players, with only four local based players featuring in the squad.
“Being a young player in the national team, it is easy to adapt because they are my fellow Kenyans. They are very generous. They are just good people and very normal just like us it is just that the difference is the age gap but it is all good for us.”
Wilson comes from a family where football is well engrained into their DNA, as his father Jack Omondi also played for Harambee Stars back in the day.
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09:30 - 03.09.2023
STARS ABROAD Former Gor Mahia defender scores first league goal in Zambia
The former Gor Mahia defender secured his first goal in Zambia Super League, helping Zanaco win against Trident FC and rise in the standings.
He describes his father as a big inspiration for his career, as well as former Tottenham Hotspur and Kenya captain Victor Wanyama.
“There are very many talented players in the national team. I have been inspired by many, but first is my dad Jack Omondi Bare. He was a national team player.
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08:06 - 05.09.2023
FOOTBALL Olunga opens up on significance of playing Qatar in upcoming friendly clash
Harambee Stars captain Olunga anticipates testing skills against 2022 World Cup hosts, Qatar.
“But because I am a midfielder, we have seen lots and lots of midfielders, talented ones, but most of all, Victor Wanyama.”
The midfielder will however not face Qatar or South Sudan after Firat failed to include him in the final squad for the friendlies.
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