Kakamega Homeboy utility player Salim Murunga can’t wait to recover from an ankle injury and contest for his first appearance for the club.Murunga joined Homeboyz in the mid-season transfer window from Nzoia Sugar, but he yet to make his debut for the Mozzart Bet Cup champions.The player, who predominantly plays as a centre back, has been warming the bench since his arrival from Nzoia, given the stiff competition for playing time from the other centre backs.He has been muscling for game time with his namesake Salim Odeka, whom he arrived at Homeboyz with in February, assistant captain Brian Eshihanda, and Portipher Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_7945219##His bid for the first appearance at the competitive level suffered a dent after picking up an ankle knock in training and will consequently sit out of Sunday’s league clash against the Ulinzi Stars.Homeboyz will host the four-time league champions at the Mumias Sports Complex, hoping to bounce back to winning ways after playing FC Talanta to a one-all draw last weekend at Thika Stadium.The soldiers will also be seeking to get back on track after labouring for a barren draw against Kenya Police on Monday at the Lang’ata Sports Complex.FC Talanta suspend coach Ken KenyattaDespite the setback, Murunga, who also plays as a defensive midfielder, remains optimistic of a speedy recovery and his maiden appearance for the club.”I am disappointed after picking up an injury that will see me skip this weekend’s game. I wanted to make the final team to stand a chance of a debut, but I got a knock in training. Fortunately, it is not a serious one, which means I could resume training next week,” he said.Murunga, who is in his first season in the top flight, having joined Nzoia last year from National Super League side Rainbow in the meantime, said he was gathering sufficient lessons that would shape him into a better player.Leopards’ unbeaten run in the year under threat as Tusker seek to break itHe said that despite warming the bench, he was picking up tips that would come in handy when thrown into the deep end.”Joining Homeboyz has exposed me to a new level of coaching, tactics, and teammates. I have learned and continue to learn lessons from them,” he added.
