Former Gor Mahia defensive lynchpin Frank Odhiambo who recently completed a move to Swedish outfit Djurgårdens has opened up on the role Michael Olunga played in sealing the transfer. Olunga became the first Kenyan to feature for the club following his memorable season with K’Ogalo back in 2015 where he was instrumental in the invincible campaign where they secured the league title unbeaten.Se hela intervjun med Frank Odhiambo▶️ https://t.co/RetD5l2y4t pic.twitter.com/bCVP1IMqYn— Djurgården Fotboll (@DIF_Fotboll) February 17, 2022 Speaking in his first interview with the club, Frank revealed that Olunga was at the centre stage in the move and handed him an early orientation about the club. “Michael has helped me a lot since we met in the National Team camp and he started pushing me concerning the deal and helped me to make the right decision to join this great club. He has been a pillar in making this move.He has taught me many great things about the club, how the fans are great, the philosophy of the club which is growing youngsters just like him when he was young and look at him now, I’m looking to take the same path and even surpass him,” said Frank. The 19-year-old had a breakthrough season with Gor Mahia last campaign winning plaudits from many with his solid defending and carrying the ball forward as he helped Gor Mahia end their decade long wait for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup.Asked why he chose the club, Frank noted that he has been following the club since Olunga made the move back in 2016 and was attracted by their philosophy of naturing young talents. Frank Odhiambo är framme i Stockholm! 👊 pic.twitter.com/ILf9XbKvL4— Djurgården Fotboll (@DIF_Fotboll) February 17, 2022 “The club has a great philosophy, I’ve heard about it since 2016 when Michael joined the club and became a fan, following results once in a while and that’s when I decided that this is the right club for a youngster like me to grow.The club gives young players a platform to showcase their talents something that you have to fight for,” added Frank.
