After featuring a number of times at right back for AFC Leopards, Peter Thiong’o is set to make the position his permanent home as he looks to make the transition from a winger.Thiong’o was one of the best wingers when he joined Ingwe from Kakamega Homeboyz back in November 2020 but he has failed to capture the form he displayed at Abana Abeingo.AFC Leopards in sticky situation after star player enters free agencyThe pacey player admitted that he has grown in leaps and bounds at right back as he added that he looks to adopt the new position and opened up on the reason for his struggles at the club.“I have really improved in the right back position, and I’ve already understood the philosophy of the team and what it takes to play in that position.##NAJAVA_MECA_6534831##My performances have been affected by a number of issues but now that we have secured a sponsor most of our problems will be sorted which gives me a better mind set in the team,” said Thiong’o.Ingwe’s regular right back Lewis Bandi missed a number of games last season due to an injury and was pushed into midfield upon his return allowing Thiong’o to fill the vacancy at right back.Thiong’o revealed the difference between playing as a winger and right back as he reiterated that he is now more comfortable playing in the defensive line.Police play hard ball with AFC Leopards regarding hotshot striker John Makwata“I’ve been playing as an offensive player which means that I have not been having responsibilities to defend but when you are right back you have to defend and help out in attack.I see playing as a full back much more simpler than being an offensive player and that is why I’m more comfortable playing as a right back,” added Thiong’o.
