Following his impressive debut for AIK in the UEFA Europa Conference League tributes have been pouring in for Collins Sichenje with former Manchester City forward John Guidetti also joining in.Guidetti who turned out for Ligi Ndogo Academy during the formative years of his career in Kenya joined AIK at the start of July when the Swedish mid-transfer transfer window was officially open.AIK head coach heaps praise on new recruit Collins Sichenje after impressive debutSichenje had made a number of appearances in friendly encounters and was finally trusted by head coach Bartosz Grzelak to start in the crucial Conference League encounter against Vorskla Poltava that AIK had to win.The 30-year-old Swedish forward who started alongside Sichenje was impressed with the physical attributes of the former AFC Leopards midfielder as he impressed in the big stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_6534831##“He did great, he was good. He is a very physical and fast player. It is not easy to come in like that in a must match so I think he performs in a very good way, so all credit to him,” said Guidetti.Sichenje lasted 106 minutes in the counter as the game was forced into extra time following a 3-3 aggregate scoreline but Axel Bjornstrom netted a minute later to send AIK into the Third Round qualifying.Sichenje makes debut in style as AIK come from behind to advance to UECL third roundJosafat Mendes who scored in regular time to send the tie to extra time also waxed lyrical about Sichenje as he also highlighted his pace.“He made his first start, his first match and I thought he played a very good match. He showed hunger and won a lot of the ball. He is very strong, aggressive and fast. He is hard to pass,” said Mendes.
