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Football: Sofapaka’s Kigonya relishing Cranes call-up

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Football Sofapaka FC goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya reacts during their Kenyan Premier League match against Tusker FC on November 11. [Stafford Ondego/www.sportpicha.com]

Sofapaka FC's first choice goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya says he is relishing a call-up to the Ugandan national team, The Cranes, for the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup that kicks off on Sunday.

The extrovert goalkeeper said he was fit and ready to be part of the team that will carry Uganda’s banner in the championships, adding that his ultimate dream was to venture into paid ranks in Europe.

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