Fast-rising Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala is not worried about the chances of him featuring consistently for the team following the arrival of the experienced Simon Masaka.Homeboyz acquired the services of Masaka who has a single Harambee Stars call-up against his name two weeks ago to fill in the gap left by Kenyan international Faruk Shikalo.The acquisition of Masaka could potentially push Wanzala down the pecking order as Masaka and Ugandan custodian James Ssetuba who has been the preferred starter are viewed as his seniors.##NAJAVA_MECA_7828750##However, the national U18 team goalkeeper insists that he is ready to confront the competition for playing time head-on and reclaim his place in the starting team.Wanzala made two league starts and kept clean sheets in both duels before landing the call to the Junior national team in November last year.The youngster battling a recurring knee injury since late last year pledged to break the sweat in training in a bid to get playing time, regardless of the competition he will face from his seniors.“I am not under pressure at all for I believe I will earn playing time once I am fully fit. I welcome the competition from my colleagues as it will make all of us better,” he told Mozzart Sport.AFCON 2023: Mauritania’s odyssey – a tale of resilience and hopeMeanwhile, the former Mayenje Santos shot-stopper said the team was eager to defend the Mozzart Bet Cup and return to the continental stage.Homeboyz won their first-ever major title last year after humbling Tusker 1-0 in the final of the Cup that is interestingly bankrolled by their shirt partners, Mozzart Bet.“We have to defend it. It means a lot for us as a team, fans, and our sponsor,” he added.Budding Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala craving for more after clinching Mozzart Bet CupHomeboyz debuted in the CAF Confederation Cup last year but were eliminated by Libya’s Al Hilal Benghazi in the preliminary round.Patrick Odhiambo’s charges played for a barren draw in Nairobi before losing the return match 4-1.
