AFC Leopards head coach Patrick Aussems was impressed by youngster Eric Mbithi after his full debut against Posta Rangers a week ago and believes that the defender has what it takes to be successful at the den.A product of the Ingwe youth team, Mbithi has been with the team for two years now but has not established himself in the group. With Lewis Bandi injured and Washington Munene struggling for form, he was handed a rare start in the 1-0 win over the Mailmen.Eric Mbithi played his second FKF-PL match in Thursday’s win against Posta Rangers.Eric had this to say; “It was a great game that God had prepared for me. I felt good clocking my first 90 minutes for the club and by the grace of God I’ll achieve more”#OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/4n43vZ3cmv— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) March 20, 2023 He looked assured both in attack and defense, earning plaudits from some of those who were present at the Nyayo National Stadium, and his coach was equally impressed with the youngster.”I would like to congratulate him because he played really well against the Posta Rangers,” Aussems said.The Belgian admitted that the organized youngster probably deserved to have had more playtime earlier but had to manage to ensure that he handed him minutes at the right time.##NAJAVA_MECA_7125709##”I can say that he deserved to play earlier, but as you know with young players it is never easy to bring them in. I was totally confident regarding his performance and he played an important part in our goal against Posta as he gave the ball to Omune who assisted Nyakeya,” he added.He further reiterated his desire to integrate young players into the team.Relief for Gor Mahia as FIFA lifts player transfer ban”I like to play with young players, especially when they deserve it, and so it is one more asset in our game,”Ingwe resume action on Wednesday when they host Bandari at the Nyayo National Stadium.
