Talented Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Oliver Majak is over the moon after earning a call-up to the Harambee Stars under-20 team that is scheduled to take part in the upcoming Four Nations tournament in Malawi. A month ago, little-known Majak put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Kakamega Homeboyz after a successful month-long trial with the reigning inaugural Mozzart Bet Cup champions. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7950526##The teenage sensation broke into the limelight a month ago during Kakamega Homeboyz’ match against KCB, where he was at the center of goal creation. His two assists propelled Homeboyz to a 2-1 victory over the bankers.His second-half cameo during the KCB tie earned him a starting berth in the succeeding AFC Leopards match, and he equally performed extremely well to cement a starting position in a vastly experienced midfield in the Patrick Odhiambo-managed side. Tactical Analysis: Why ‘On The Shoulder’ forwards are being employed in the FKFPLIn his five-match involvement, Majak has formed a solid partnership with Hilary Otieno and another league debutant, Glen Otunga, that has seen them inspire the Kakamega-based outfit to three wins, two in the FKF Premier League in KCB, Ulinzi Stars fixtures, and in the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 32 tie against Solian City in Baringo County, while the other two ended in a scoreless and one-all draw, respectively, in AFC Leopards and FC Talanta encounters.The teenager’s impressive start to top-flight football saw him earn a call-up to represent the nation in the Rising Stars team, where they will partake in the Four Nations tournament in Malawi alongside the senior team, the Harambee Stars. The soft-spoken midfielder has termed the latest development one of his biggest achievements of the year.”I am truly happy with the call-up to represent the country. This is my greatest achievement of the year, and I am looking forward to making it to the final team for the Malawi assignment,” he stated.Kenya gearing up for ISF World Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsThe former St. Peters Mumias alumnus additionally says he hopes to inspire the Rising Stars to win the tournament. “I am hopeful to make it to the traveling team and definitely optimistic to make my debut in the national team colors. If all goes well, I will be so determined to help the team bring the trophy with us back home,” he added.
