Kakamega Homeboyz central defender John Otieno insists that he is comfortable in operating in the territory coach John Baraza has been deploying him.Otieno who rejoined Homeboyz in July has been used as a defensive midfielder in the past three league matches with Brian Eshihanda and Robinson Kamura being the preferred pair at the heart of the defence.##NAJAVA_MECA_6886653##The former national U20 team defender said adapting to the new role was easy as he bears ball playing skills and ability to whip both long and short passes, attributes which are rare in defenders.Otieno also revealed that he had previously played as a combative midfielder at Nakuru All Stars and GDC and thus the seamless transition from central defence to the midfield.Wanyama reveling about playing in new position at Gor Mahia“I am comfortable in playing in midfield even though I prefer operating at the heart of the defence. I have played in midfield in my previous work stations and I am currently enjoying it at Homeboyz. I am comfortable in passing the ball too,” he said.The defender who revealed that the prospects of laying hands on the league crown compelled him to return to Abana Abeingo for a second stint said the club had the potential to end the wait for maiden league title this season.Homeboyz did incredibly well in the past campaign but regrettably ran short of gas in the closing stages and ended up losing the league race to Tusker who won it on goal difference grounds.Okoth reveals motivation behind Shabana’s good startHe challenged his teammates to turn Bukhungu Stadium a fortress if they are to achieve the target. Interestingly, the outfit has dropped more points at home and won all the away duels.“We have the mettle to win the league this season. We are dropping points while playing in front of the home fans something we shouldn’t be doing at all. If we get it right in our home matches and keep as many cleansheets as possible in away matches then, we will hit the target,” he added.
