Ambitious KCB shot stopper Bryne Omondi believes that earning a recall to the Harambee Stars team will motivate him to actualize his dream of becoming the national team’s first choice goalkeeper. Omondi secured a place in coach Engin Firat’s provisional squad for the forthcoming friendly match against Iran set to be played later in the month in Tehran.The goalkeeper got his first call up to the team in 2018 when Kenya prepared to play in the Hero Intercontinental Cup held at the Mumbai Football Arena in India.##NAJAVA_MECA_7108294##However, Omondi did not jet out with the national team leaving the then head coach Sébastien Migne to select his preferred starter from Patrick Matasi and Timothy Odhiambo.Omondi who was a rookie by then, has since grown in leaps and bounds as evidenced in the current season and the last one where he has amassed sizeable game time.The 27-year old said, being drafted in the team that is set to face Iran indicates that, his efforts are bearing fruit and that, he will endeavor to work hard even as he seeks to be the team’s preferred starter in future.Iran is a decent opponent for Harambee Stars, says Zico”I reckon that, one day, I will be the “Kenya One”. Getting the call up is a motivation for me. There is no time to celebrate, all I want to do is continue working hard,” he said.Earning a call up to the team is one thing and making the cut and debut is a different ball game altogether.Omondi understands that for him to have his name in the traveling team will require him to beat the competition from the trio of Matasi, the Zambia based Ian Otieno and AFC Leopards custodian Levis Opiyo.Organisers target course record as Vienna City Marathon women’s field is releasedThe glove man who admitted that retired Kenyan international Duncan Ochieng helped him grasp the basics when he was rookie said, the competition will make him even a better ball gatherer.”The competition is healthy for all of us. I consider it a privilege to be fighting for game time with my seniors,” added the former Mathare United man.
