Having supported AFC Leopards his entire life, 3K FC captain Daniel Wanjala is now preparing to face Ingwe and is plotting a victory over the 1998 league champions. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe league newbies will host the Kenyan giants on Saturday, 7 November, at Embu Stadium in what will be the first time the two teams face each other.Why Kenya shelved plans to have Barcelona vs Arsenal launch Talanta StadiumSpeaking after their 2-1 comeback win over Posta Rangers on Monday, 2 November, an elated Wanjala remains thrilled by the prospect of playing against his boyhood club.“We are very prepared for the match. It will be a big match. Personally, I am a Luhya and grew up as an AFC Leopards fan. Both teams have a fan base, and so we call on all of them to show up and support their teams,” said Wanjala.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088161##Dissecting the win over Posta Rangers, Wanjala expressed joy after 3K FC bagged their maiden three points on the road, as he went ahead to recall the treacherous promotion journey to the top tier.“It is a great feeling we came to Nairobi and produced a comeback win. I have been at 3K for seven seasons; two in Division Two, two in Division One, two in the National Super League (NSL) and now in the FKFPL. Nyayo Stadium event forces Gor Mahia to host Nairobi United in KirinyagaI have seen many players come and go, but I am glad we are in the top tier,” he added.The tough-tackling defender took time to recall how a journey to Embu for his university studies ended up with him playing in the FKF Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088173##“I came to Embu in 2019 as a student at the University of Embu. I did not even know 3K, but having joined them, I worked hard, and we are finally here, and so to any young person out there, I would urge them to stay positive, work hard, and it will pay off finally,” he stated.Having come this far, Wanjala is now dreaming of lifting the much coveted FKF Premier League title.Why South Africa-based Kenyan striker is backing Harambee Stars to shock Bafana Bafana“It is very possible we did not come just to participate. We are here to compete, and while that is possible, we are taking one game at a time.”Wanjala also took time to register his appreciation for the 3K faithful even as he rallied them to turn up in large numbers against AFC Leopards.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088149##“3K fans are amazing. They have been travelling and pushing us all the way. We lost 3-0 to APS, but they still showed up on a Monday away to Posta Rangers. We appreciate them and urge them to keep supporting us,” he remarked.
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