Mutamba staying grounded despite rapid start in Nepal

Kenyan international Pistone Mutamba wants to keep putting in the work following his impressive start to life as a Himalayan Sherpa player.

He scored a brace on Saturday to lead his side to a 3-1 victory over Chyasal Youth during their Martyr's Memorial Division A-League match and was voted Man of the Match.

Those two strikes took his league goals tally to five in just four appearances but the former Sofapaka FC player believes there is more to come as he continues to adapt to Nepali life.

“My coach and teammates have been very supportive since I arrived and that has helped me settle quicker.  I feel at home with the kind of warm welcome I’ve received here.

“Since I arrived we’re now into the top five in the league and my ambition is to keep playing my part in helping the team. Hopefully at the end of the season we’ll be at our highest position possible,” Mutamba said.

He added his focus is not on individual honours but said he would consider it a successful first season if he finished among the top scorers.  

The industrious attacker had been club-less since August 2021 when he opted to terminate his contract with Sofapaka following his long unpaid dues. He later decided to join Sharpa in November 2021, to rebuild his career.

Sharpa who plays the Napalese top-flight league, are currently fifth on log with eight points, six shy from the previous break.