AFC Leopards left back Vincent Mahiga says he will use the experience earned with the national team, Harambee Stars, and end the Big Cats’ wait for a major trophy. The fast-rising defender was one of the late inclusions into Engin Firat’s squad that won the four-nation invitational tournament in Malawi with a perfect record. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7987572##Despite being his first time out with the Stars, Mahiga was one of the sparkling gems that saw him earn a cap and went ahead to feature in both of the Kenya matches. His impressive form had many tip him for more national team appearances and hopefully cementing the position in the future. Reflecting on the lessons picked from Lilongwe Mahiga said, “It was a nice feeling joining the team on short notice and walking directly to the starting lineup, it boosted my adrenaline, and felt someone is noticing the efforts I have put in league matches.” Vincent Mahiga and Kaycie Odhiambo arriving at JKIA from Malawi He adds, “In the national team you get to interact with senior players who are plying their trade abroad and also learning a lot from the coaches there, therefore it was a nice feeling inking up with the boys and hopefully I get more outings with Kenya.” The former Nzoia Sugar defender said that the feeling of lifting a trophy with the national team has motivated him and created a hunger for more accolades thus will be banking on it to give Leopards a major silverware this term. Leopards have not won a recognized crown since 2017 when they defeated Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 to bag their tenth shield crown with goals from Abdalla Salim and Vincent Oburu. Musa: Harambee Stars call up a gateway to professional footballHowever, the full-back now feels with Ingwe still in the Mozzart Bet Cup, they have a chance of ending the trophy drought and get a chance to showcase their talents at the continent “It was a nice feeling to get our hands on the title, it had us (and Kayci Odhiambo) thinking of lifting an accolade with our team (AFC) back home, it has been a long period since we won but with the experience gained we are going to fight for the badge and deliver at the end of the season,” Mahiga told Mozzart Sport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday night.Ahead of the cup tie against Shabana FC Ingwe has received a boost with the return of Mahiga, Odhiambo, and Arthur Gitego. Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 action to take center stage over the wekeend
