Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala is a happy man after scaling to a new high in his career following his call-up to the Kenya U20 team. Coach Salim Babu reserved a slot for the fast-rising goalkeeper in the provisional squad ahead of the Four Nations tournament to be held in Malawi later in the month. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7950230##Kenya will square it out with the hosts (Malawi), Zambia, and Zimbabwe, in the tournament, with the senior team also in action. Wanzala made a name for himself last year in the CECAFA U18 tournament held in Kisumu, as he was named the goalkeeper of the tournament, in which the Rising Stars finished second after losing to Uganda in the final. Before the call-up to the U18 team, Wanzala had featured for the national U17 team in 2020 and the U15 team in 2019.”I am happy with the progress I am making in my football career. It is an honor to be considered for the U20 team duties,” said Wanzala, who joined the camp on Monday. Blue and White pomp as AFC Leopards commemorates 60 years in existenceHaving reported to camp, the former Mayenje Santos goalkeeper revealed his wish to cut the traveling team.Wanzala will face competition from Mathare United 19-year-old custodian Kevin Alloys, Joshua Keya of Rainbow, Issa Emuria of Ulinzi Stars, and Raymond Odhiambo of Migori Youth. “I will have to work hard in the training sessions to guarantee myself a slot on the traveling team,” said Wanzala, who resumed training three weeks ago after recovering from an ankle injury. Meanwhile, the custodian is confident that Kenya can win the tournament in Malawi.Hussein will attend the AGM – Murang’a Seal insistsWanzala, who is commonly known as Babu, said the quality of the players summoned was good enough to bring the title home.”We have quality players who most often play for top teams in the country and abroad. Our goal is to win the tournament,” he added.
