Brian Wekesa has not featured in more than ten Football Kenya Federation Premier League matches since breaking to the country’s top division in 2019.The versatile defender has watched most of top flight matches in the two clubs he was played since 2019 either from the stands or the substitutes bench due to his inexperience and competition for game time.However, the towering Kakamega Homeboyz man is determined to make a difference in the new season that is stipulated to kick off on August 26.##NAJAVA_MECA_7324441##Wekesa, who turned 24 years on Sunday, insists that he has come of age and playing regularly in the top-flight matches is all what he is craving to do next season.The defender who can play as centre back or as a full back right has been limited to two league starts this season against Bidco United and Gor Mahia. He has also made scores of league cameos.Tactical Analysis: Where the game is likely to be won between Gor Mahia and Kakamega HomeboyzThe playing time he has managed while in the Homeboyz shirt supersedes that he enjoyed in his first season in the top flight with Nzoia Sugar.Wekesa penned a two-year long deal with Homeboyz before the current season kicked off after crossing from Nyota FC.“It has taken me time to bloom since making my debut in the top flight in 2019. All did not go according to the script at Nzoia but I am grateful that I making some steps here at Homeboyz. The coach insists that I have everything it takes to succeed at the top level and I believe so too,” he said.Besides salivating at more exposure, Wekesa is hoping to follow the footsteps of his colleague Moses Shumah who worked his way to the national team despite being green in the op league.He said watching the forward secure the call up, and marking his debut with a goal is a rich source of motivation for him heading to the new campaign.Harambee Stars’ Shumah reflects on national team debut lessonsShumah netted Kenya’s sole goal in the recently concluded Four Nations tournament held in Mauritius.“His incredible rise within a short period has challenged and left most of us in the team inspired,” added Wekesa.
