Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo says he is ready for national team duties after resolving the ‘issues’ that barred him from being part of the Harambee Stars team in the last FIFA international week.Stars head coach Engin Firat overlooked Odhiambo for the Four Nations tournament played last month in Lilongwe, Malawi despite the creative midfielder being arguably the most on-from player in the local league.Firat later explained that he slammed the door on Odhiambo due to the ill-discipline demonstrated in September last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010933##The Turkish tactician revealed that Odhiambo exited the national team camp under unclear circumstances only to report later that he was down with Malaria.Firat went on to allege that Odhiambo was pictured playing for Gor in a friendly match hardly a day after stating that he was unwell.Hue and cry over Austin Odhiambo Harambee Stars snubEngin Firat – Austin Odhiambo Controversy: The other side of the coinThe tactician however made it clear that the door to the national team was still open for Odhiambo.In light of this, the midfielder says a solution has been found and is looking forward to his national team debut.“The issue has been resolved,” said Odhiambo in an interview with club media.The former AFC Leopards player said he was putting in the effort in a bid to win Firat’s confidence.Stars will return to action in June where they will take on Burundi and African champions Ivory Coast as part of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.“Every player aims and dreams to play for the national team. I promise to work hard and make it in the next window, “he added.
