Following his impressive display in the 4-0 drabbing of Everton, Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath has waxed lyrical about Kenyan defender Nabilai Kibunguchy.The 24-year-old was handed a start in the pre-season friendly as he was deployed in midfield and came up against Abdoulaye Doucoure and Tom Davies at the heart of the field.UEFA Conference League: Marcelo features for AIK as Anyembe is unused by ViborgKibunguchy who is yet to nail down a regular starting berth at Minnesota after being picked in the 2021 Major Soccer League (MLS) Draft received praise from his head coach.“I thought they were really good. They put a lot of effort, a lot of energy. The players, all of them came on and did a really good shift. I was pleased for Abu [Danladi] to get a goal. I was really pleased with some of the younger ones. I thought Nabi [Nabilai Kibunguchy] did well. Saw some good stuff,” said Heath.##NAJAVA_MECA_6514988##The defender spent last season on loan at Sacramento FC which is Minnesota’s feeder team with his impressive performances earning him a recall to the first team.Heath was also impressed after thrashing an English Premier League side as he noted that the win will hand their confidence a shot in the arm.CAF Awards: Stupendous Sadio Mane bags African Player of the Year gong“It was nice, it was a great occasion. Something that we were all excited about. I mentioned to a few of the guys maybe leaving it them tonight and come straight on Saturday. Not one of them wanted to not play, as you can imagine. The biggest thing is that we’ve come through pretty much unscathed and the confidence of winning a game against a premier league team is always nice. It’s no indication of what’s to come because I know what preseason’s like,” added Heath.
