A phone call between the 2020-2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League Young Player of Season Henry Meja and David Odoyo was enough to convince the latter to join Kenyan champions Tusker.Odoyo, who was among the seven players unveiled by the beer makers on Wednesday morning at Ruaraka grounds revealed the role Meja played in his move to the Robert Matano coached side.The 18-year old midfielder disclosed that record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia as well as four-time champions Ulinzi Stars were keen on snatching him from Tusker who were impressed with his qualities during the trials.##NAJAVA_MECA_6624805##However, a call from Sweden worked to the advantage of Tusker as Meja convinced Odoyo to commit to the Brewers much to the delight of Matano who described the midfielder as the next big thing.Odoyo, was privileged to play alongside Meja at Kakamega High School football team the Green Commandos who ply their trade in the FKF Division One league.”I had good offers from other top flight clubs particularly Gor Mahia and Ulinzi Stars but Meja convinced me to join Tusker. We have been friends with him for years and having watched him succeed at Tusker and win titles, I had to take his counsel,” said the player who admitted to have passed through Nzoia Sugar FC head coach Salim Babu’s hands at some point.Champions Tusker unveil ‘Kante’ among seven new signings ahead of new seasonMeja, joined Tusker in January 2020 after dazzling in the annual Cleophas Malala Super Cup with Lihrembe Arsenal.He helped Tusker end the five-year long league title drought by netting ten goals that also ushered him to international football as he earned his maiden Harambee Stars call up and would later turn professional as AIK broke the bank to secure his signature.Odoyo, who can play as a defensive and an attacking midfielder in the meantime is confident of following Meja’s footsteps as well as helping Tusker retain the league title.And a rough diamond entering the fray at Ruaraka, 18 year old David “Daddy” Odoyo. pic.twitter.com/PZNIMZoZb2— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) September 7, 2022 The youngster who dreams of joining South African giants Orlando Pirates in future said Meja’s quick success in the Kenyan Premier League is a source of inspiration to scores of upcoming players.”It is my wish that my stay at Tusker will be successful just like that of Meja. He won the league and individual awards before heading out, achievements I would also want written against my name before the end of my contract,” he said.
