Budding Tusker midfielder Collins ‘Ngolo’ Otieno has promised to defy the odds and perfectly fit in and execute the defensive midfield roles in the forthcoming terms despite being his first.Otieno, was promoted to the senior team after impressing in the junior one and is seen as a player who will serve in the club’s first team duties in the future after gathering some experience.##NAJAVA_MECA_6670344##However, he is determined to make his presence felt starting in the 2022-2023 campaign where he will be eyeing uninterrupted game time.Tusker played the past season to its entirety without a natural defensive midfielder and were reportedly seeking to acquire Kenyan international and Nzoia Sugar’s stalwart Kevin Juma in the past transfer window.The deal, however hit a snag forcing the club to look for options and among them was elevating the promising Otieno to the senior team.Adam ditches Vihiga Bullets for Somali side Gaadiidka FC”I feel I have adapted to the demands of the senior team from the training sessions we have had together as well as the friendly matches. I have learnt a lot from the coaches and my senior colleagues. I have gained confidence heading to the new season where I will be aiming for regular game time, ” he said.With the FKF President Nick Mwendwa stating earlier that the national teams will be assembled and return to action once the FIFA suspension is lifted, Otieno is hoping that his performance in the league will procure him a place in the junior teams.FIVB World Championships: Malkia Strikers succumb to Belgium TigersThe national teams have not tasted international action this year as the country was suspended by the global body back in February for government interference.”Getting a call up to the national U20 and 23 teams will be a good start for me as I have a dream of playing for Harambee Stars in future. I however fully understand that it will depend on how I will use the playing time in the league matches,” he added.
