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Allan Wanga the 'net-tearer' adapting to life in Sudan

Wanga Allan Wanga of El-Merreikh celebrate his goal with teammate Said Mohamed after scoring against Banadir of Somalia during their Cecafa Kagame Cup 2014 match at Kigali Regional Stadium in Nyamirambo on August 11,2014.Photo/Stafford Ondego/www.pic-centre.com/CECAFA (RWANDA)

Allan Wanga has had a dazzling career winning titles with almost all the teams he’s played for.
The 28-year-old Kenyan international won the Kenyan Premier League title with Tusker FC in 2007 as well as the Golden Boot (17 goals), clinched the Angolan Premier League with Petro Atletico in 2008 before lifting the Azerbaijan Cup with FC Baku in 2009. He then helped Sofapaka win the GOtv Shield (2010) on his return to KPL and inspired AFC Leopards to lift the domestic Cup last year.
Since his Sh8m mid-season move from the den to El-Merreikh, Wanga has been instrumental at the Sudanese giants propelling the Red Devils to Kagame Cup triumph and hit the headlines after his shot tore the goal net during a domestic Cup match.
Game Yetu’s Rodgers Eshitemi recently caught-up with the well-travelled striker to chat about his life in Sudan, aspirations and the origin of his nicknames, Wanga-musica and King Wanga.
Game Yetu: From AFC Leopards to El-Merreikh, have you adapted to life at your new club?
Wanga: I am coping pretty well and it didn’t take me long time to adapt at El Merreikh. My good understanding with the technical bench and players really helped me to settle down quickly.


Game Yetu: How’s the feeling when you scored the match winner on your debut against Al Hilal Omdurman?
Wanga: For me it’s just but an amazing start. I was very happy with the goal and felt even greater to have helped my team bag the maximum points. I am a striker and my work is to score, with seven goals already I think I am enjoying my best form ever.

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