Majority of players who ply their trade in the top flight are currently on a break following the expiry of the 2021-2022 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season early this month.However, there is no rest for Wazito custodian Bixente Otieno who has been fine-tuning his reflexes in anticipation for consistent playing time when he clocks four seasons in top flight football, come next season.Otieno made his top flight bow in 2019 against Kakamega Homeboyz and despite his potential, he is yet to grab the number one slot at Wazito as he is often preferred as a back up goalkeeper.##NAJAVA_MECA_6481732##The youthful goalkeeper is determined to flip the script next season as he aims to remain in shape and on top of his game and serve Wazito as the first choice goalkeeper in his final year of his contract.”I played very few matches in the concluded season and therefore, I see no need for me to rest. I no longer a young or new player in the league and warming the bench next season is something I want to avoid. I am working on my weak areas and hopefully, I will play as many matches as possible, “he said.Merry Christmas from Bixente Otieno#Wazito4life pic.twitter.com/YFh7CIUfWu— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) December 25, 2020 Having watched his training mate at Makongeni Sports Association, Brian Bwire win the league title with Tusker, the former national U20 goalkeeper expressed optimism in following suit next season.David Okoth: From slime to stardom courtesy of lethal left footOtieno admitted to be under pressure to win titles just like his mentors; Boniface Oluoch and Frédérick Odhiambo who have laid hands on crowns and played continental matches at Gor Mahia.”I feel bad when I see the guys whom I spent most of my free time with boasting of having league winners medals in their saves. I hope I will be able to win a major title next season,” he added.
