AFC Leopards head coach Patrick Aussems was left impressed with the performance of his upcoming attacking midfielder Brian Wanyama during their 1-0 loss to Kariobangi Sharks on Wednesday.The youngster was thrown in before the restart as the Belgian tactician sought to rest his top guns for the forthcoming Football Kenya Federation Cup final against Gor Mahia.Wanyama broke to the FKF PL scene in May when he was named on the bench for the first time in their duel against Mathare United at the Ruaraka grounds.TEAM NEWS Rupia and Austin will lead our attack Brian Wanyama a CUB starts off the bench in line to make his senior team debut#Betsafe #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/7w4f8l5NFA— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) June 23, 2021 However, the competition for playing time in the star-studded midfield confined him on the bench but he managed to nail down some playing time against Sharks.With his shirt tucked in the shorts, Wanyama who was surprisingly handed the number eight jersey showcased flashes of brilliance to elicit praises from the former Simba boss.”It was important for me to give some playing time to the players who rarely play. I made three changes at half time and Wanyama was one of them. He played well. I like working with young players. He came in and had a good game,” he praised.Meanwhile, KCB centre back Moses Odhiambo has began searching for a new home after confirming that he will not renew his stay at the Ruaraka based club.The towering defender joined the bankers in 2019 after starring at Kisumu All Stars team that gained automatic promotion to the top flight.KCB has brought on board Ugandan Goalkeeper Allan Owini, Sofapaka duo of midfielder Denis Odhiambo & Striker Steven Waruru, Pascal Ogweno of Gor Mahia, ReganPaul from Busia Olympics, Enock Agwanda of Sony Sugar &Kisumu all-stars duo of Ian Motanda & Moses Odhiambo. pic.twitter.com/lWxB7bJnbn— KCB Group (@KCBGroup) August 19, 2019 The player who will have his contract with the club end next month however failed to live up to the billing thanks to the stiff competition in the department. “I am open to receiving offers for I will be leaving KCB at the end of the season. I hope to get offers in the top flight but if push comes to shove, I will have to try my luck with second tier clubs,” he said. ##EDITORS_CHOICE##
