Despite his good academic performance, Emuria wants to become a professional goalkeeper, his role model being Spain’s Manchester United ‘keeper David de Gea. Emuria was received by football fans, residents and Lodwar's Islamic Football Club players and officials at Lodwar Airport on Tuesday morning. It was at Islamic Football Club that his talent was identified and nurtured before he joined Form One this year at St Anthony’s. Islamic FC head coach Saudi Emase praised Emuria for his discipline and focus both in class and on the pitch. He said many football players in Turkana have never stepped on a grass football pitch.

Source: Daily Nation December 22, 2018 03:00 UTC