Former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno has predicted that Kenyan defender Joseph Okumu has a bright future after his move to French League 1 side Stade de Reims.According to the former long serving Kenyan skipper, Okumu’s next move could either be to the English Premier League (EPL) or Spanish League.“Iam very proud of him and the progress he is making in his career. When he started out in South Africa things did not go well for him but he did not give up. He kept fighting and it has all paid off,” said Otieno.Otieno praised Okumu’s discipline and hardwork pointing that it has brought him to where he is. Official: Harambee Stars ace Joseph Okumu joins French Ligue 1 side“When I look back since introducing him to South Africa, he has always been one who listens to advice and I won’t be surprised if in the coming years, he plays either in England or even Spain. He has what it takes to play at this level given his dedication and hardwork.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7383909##In Okumu, the former Kenyan captain says the Stade de Reims man reminds him of himself.“Watching him play, I see myself in him while I was still active. Even at the national team, I left the number two jersey to him. Previously, Brian Mandela used to wear that jersey but he surrendered it to Okumu and now wears the number four jersey,” he explained.He believes playing in the French league will make Okumu the spine of the national team as he currently is the Kenyan player playing at the highest level. Tusker FC’s New Creator: How Joseph Mwangi will influence the team’s attackPrior to going to France the former Chemelil Sugar FC defender was at Belgium side Genk with whom he featured in the UEFA Champions League making him only the fourth Kenyan player to do so.Other Kenyan players who have featured at this level are Macdonald Mariga, Victor Wanyama and Dennis Oliech.
