Emerging Stars head coach Ken Odhiambo, has labeled Gor Mahia’s Rooney Onyango as one of the best players in the Kenyan league.Onyango has been one of the standout players in the league this season, and his good performances earned him his first call-up to the national team last year.He has since established himself as a first choice for the Engin Firat-coached team although he predominantly plays as a winger for the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8187174##He is the captain of the Kenya U23 team that is currently taking part in the COSAFA Cup in South Africa.”He is one of the best players at the moment in the Kenyan league. This boy is so confident, he is a leader, and I believe he has a bright future,” said Odhiambo.Gor Mahia set to hit training ahead of Kagame CupOdhiambo also spoke of the decision to take a young team to the COSAFA Cup.He said it was a good chance for the young players to get exposure as they prepare to transition to the senior team.”This has the potential to work both ways. One for us coaches and the new-look technical bench (including Bidco United coach Anthony Akhulia) to gain more exposure and experience, but also for the young players who have now been offered a platform to show what they are made of. Rome wasn’t built in a day. We move from the foundation to the roof. And at this moment, we are in the middle. We need to take risks to complete the structure.”Kenya started its COSAFA Cup campaign on Thursday with a 2-0 win over holders Zambia, a result that took them top in Group B.They play Comoros on Sunday.Suspended Otanga confident KCB will scoop Mozzart Bet Cup
