Kakamega Homeboyz centre back Brian Wekesa is working his socks off in a bid to regain his place in the first team.Wekesa has fallen down the pecking order at Homeboyz following the arrival of experienced defender Salim Hamisi and utility player Salim Murunga during the mid-season transfer window.The youthful player, who can also play in the right back position, was favoured ahead of Eric Ambunya and Brian Bulleti at the beginning of the season following the departure of first-choice fullback Collins Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8088244##Odhiambo switched sides from the defending Mozzart Bet Cup Champions for 12-time league champions Tusker after running down his contract at Homeboyz.However, fortunes turned against the former Nyota defender following the arrival of John Omondi, who was preferred ahead of him in the right-back position.The towering defender last featured for the Kakamega-based outfit three months ago, in February, when Homeboyz lost 1-0 to 2009 champions Sofapaka FC at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Kakamega Homeboyz defender Brian Wekesa eyes breakthrough in new seasonDespite largely being an unused substitute, the hard-tackling defender has expressed optimism about soon getting back to his feet.”It has been a frustrating period for me, but I have stayed positive, despite the stiff competition currently witnessed in the defensive department. In spite of the setback in playing time, I’m certain of soon getting back to my best,” he said.Muluya cautions charges against complacency ahead of Sofapaka contestIn addition, the lanky defender attributed injury misfortunes to his woes but revealed he has fully recovered and is raring to fight for his position in the team.”Injuries have been a big disappointment this campaign, but I am glad I have fully recovered, and I am focused on fighting my way back on the team,” he added. Amwayi relieved after netting first goal of the seasonWith six matches left until the closure of the FKF Premier League season, he hopes to get minutes and regain his confidence.”Currently, I’m in good shape, and I am hoping to play in the remaining fixtures before we break for holidays,” he concluded.
