Nehemiah Onchiri is delighted to have made his competitive debut for Migori Youth and is already looking forward to playing a bigger role as the club prepares for its maiden FKF Premier League campaign.The forward made his first competitive appearance for Migori Youth on Sunday, August 16, starting against defending champions Gor Mahia in the inaugural Green Legacy Cup in Nairobi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##Although Migori Youth eventually lost 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, the Premier League newcomers produced an encouraging performance against the reigning champions, offering a glimpse of their potential ahead of the new season.Onchiri was handed a starting berth and lasted 80 minutes, gaining valuable experience against one of the country's most established sides.“It feels good to get my first start for Migori Youth. I have been working hard, and getting the opportunity to start against a team like Gor Mahia gives me a lot of confidence,” said Onchiri.Millions collected from Green Legacy cup clash between Gor Mahia and FKFPL debutants“I am happy with the minutes I got, and now I am looking forward to getting more playing time. My main target is to help the team as much as possible, especially when the league starts.”The appearance marks another step in Onchiri's growing career. The forward previously featured for Mombasa United before moving to Migori Youth, having also turned out for Kisumu Hot Stars, Kisumu All Stars, Shabana and Samwest Blackboots.His spell at Shabana was particularly notable, as he contributed 12 goals during the club's 2023/24 National Super League title-winning campaign, finishing as their second-highest scorer.Police FC chairman reveals importance of friendly against SimbaNow, the 2026/27 season presents a different challenge. Migori Youth are preparing for their first-ever FKF Premier League campaign after earning promotion to the top flight, and Onchiri sees the competitive test against Gor Mahia as an important building block.“It was a good test for us because Gor Mahia are the champions. We showed that we can compete, and even though we did not win on penalties, there are many positives to take from the game,” he added.With the league campaign approaching, Onchiri will be hoping Sunday's outing is the beginning of a productive spell in Migori colours, with regular minutes and goals likely to be central to his ambitions as Youth embark on their historic top-flight journey.