With the CAF Confederation Cup clash pitting record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and Democratic Republic of Congo’s AS Otoho just two weeks away, fast-rising centre back Frank Odhiambo has predicted a resounding win for the ‘Green Army’.Gor who are seeking to redeem their image at the continental scene after exiting the competition in the early stages in the past two seasons are scheduled to hit the runaway in the final weekend of the month for the first leg of the playoff before hosting the return leg a week later.The club is understood to be pushing the Confederation of African Football through the Ministry of Sports to have the return leg staged in Nairobi despite the continental body banning the country’s best facilities from hosting international matches.There is something about Frank Odhiambo that most Kenyan center backs lack, he can carry the ball forward and turn defense into attack. He executed this to perfection against @k_sharksfc and provided an assist.Most Kenyan CBs like pinging long balls forward when in possession. pic.twitter.com/5wW0BrVPZ6— Imran Otieno (@Imran_Otieno) June 24, 2021 Frank who has already tasted continental football at the club level having featured in the first leg of the past round against Sudanese side Al Ahly Merowe said the unit was keen on booking a place in the group stages that attracts millions of cash prizes.Gor last advanced to the pools of the tournament in 2019 under Hassan Oktay who guided them to the quarter finals only to be bundled out by a ruthless RS Berkane of Morocco.”We want to win the playoff by a big margin and send a message that we still possess the might to conquer continental football. We will certainly miss the players who joined in the last transfer window but the available ones are equal to the task and understand what winning the tie will not only benefit the club but Kenyan football, ” said the youngster.##NAJAVA_MECA_5976368##At the same time, the former national U20, Rising Stars player tipped his partnership with the club skipper Harun Shakava to keep cleansheets in the home and way duels.Since making his Gor debut in May, the former Bongonaya player has established himself in the starting team and will be no doubt in the starting team against Otoho as the other central defenders were not registered for continental matches.
