Fast-rising Kakamega Homeboyz left back Enock Masinza is delighted to resume training after recovering from an ankle injury that had kept him out of action for a month.Masinza picked up the injury in their 1-0 defeat to 2009 league champions Sofapaka in a league clash staged at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.The injury saw the versatile player miss three league assignments and the 2-0 win over Solian City FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup played last weekend.Mozzart Bet Cup: Hillary Juma strikes twice as Homeboyz begin title defense on a highMasinza, who resumed training on Tuesday, is hoping to pick up where he left off and join the rest of the team in finishing the season on a high.”I am happy to have shaken off the injury that disrupted my progress and rhythm during the season. Before the unfortunate strike, I was enjoying uninterrupted playing time, but I am happy to be back,” he said.During the matches Masinza sat out, Homeboyz head coach played the experienced Ugandan Shafik Batambuze at left back.Batambuze returned to Kenyan football in the mid-season transfer window after joining Homeboyz from Singida Fountain Gate in Tanzania.##NAJAVA_MECA_7910229##Despite the presence of Batambuze on the team, Masinza says he is ready to fight for his position and get more minutes.”I welcome the competition for playing time. It will surely make me a better player. There are lessons to be tapped from my seniors as well.” The former Vihiga United star will also be challenged by another Ugandan, Frank Musisi, and former Tusker left back Erick Ambunya for minutes.Kakamega Homeboyz ace Omondi content with top tier comebackMeanwhile, Masinza is hoping to add more assists and goals to his name when the league resumes this weekend.The Green Commandos product said he was ready for wingback and offensive roles that he said would grant him the chance to contribute to scoring.”I am comfortable anywhere on the left side of the pitch. I am ready for any role the technical bench will deem fit for me. If I play on the wing, I am confident that I will help in creating goals,” he said.
