Sofapaka President Elly Kalekwa has termed the arrival of midfielder Humphrey Mieno as a huge boost to help the club end their trophy drought this season.

After being released by Tusker at the end of last season, the 33-year-old Mieno finally landed at Batoto Ba Mungu on Wednesday where he signed a one-year renewable contract and will be available for selection when the team resumes FKF Premier League action after the Fifa international break.

Asked why he went for the services of Mieno, who has won the league title with Gor Mahia and Tusker, Kalekwa told People Sport: “Of course, we want to win titles. Our focus is to win the league and the addition of Mieno will boost our chances a great deal.”

“Everyone in football knows what Mieno can offer because he is a complete midfielder. He has those passes that we have been lacking.”

Sofapaka last won the league title on their debut season in 2019 and according to Kalekwa, this season they have what it takes to reclaim it from Gor Mahia. This is the third time that Mieno is returning to Sofapaka.

His first stint was in 2011 when he managed 26 appearances and scored one goal before he left to sign for Tunisian side Club African, and then returned in 2012 before he was loaned out to Azam FC of Tanzania and later sold to AFC Leopards in 2014.