Siblings; Tyson Otieno and Austin Odhiambo will live to remember the 2023-2024 season as they helped their respective clubs win titles and secure slots in CAF inter-club competitions ahead of the new campaign.Odhiambo won the league title with Gor Mahia while his elder brother, Otieno, clinched the Mozzart Bet Cup with Kenya Police FC following their last weekend 8-7 triumph over KCB in the final.While Otieno bagged his first major title last weekend, Odhiambo took his tally to two as he was part of the K’Ogalo squad that reclaimed the league crown in the 2022-2023 season.Otieno, who joined Police last year from Kariobangi Sharks, revealed that the support from the rest of family members has been instrumental in their careers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8192026##Though not outspoken unlike Odhiambo, Otieno termed the success they achieved in the season ‘a moment to celebrate for the family’ and one that he had, for a long time, wished to witness.”It has been a wonderful season, one that I will live to remember. Parents have been our number one fans. Besides them, Austin has been supporting me immensely and I have been returning the favour. Seeing our teams win titles and qualify for CAF assignments is moment we ought to celebrate,” said Otieno in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport.Mozzart Bet Cup: Matasi stars as Kenya Police pip KCB to win maiden titleLooking back to the decision he made in the past transfer window, Otieno says he made the right pick in joining Police, who were in the race for his signature alongside Gor Mahia.Although his brother wanted him at Gor, he insists that is water under the bridge as his eyes are trained on the assignments ahead including the CAF Confederation Cup.” It has been a wonderful season for me. I am happy to have won my first title. It is not easy to make it to the podium as the competition especially in the Cup is always high,” said the former Mathare United man.His football journey has not been short of challenges especially in his past work stations.Kenya Police FC turn to in-house solution for CAF Confederation Cup coaching roleOtieno nearly suffered relegation to the National Super League (NSL) with Wazito in 2022 and had to grapple with financial challenges at Mathare United.He is however counting his blessings having persevered and remained focused on his career.”It has been a challenging journey but I consider it part of football and life. It is normal to encounter challenges. I am happy to be enjoying football again and playing for a great team,” he added.Meanwhile, Otieno hopes to build on the success and return to the national team. He earned his first call up during his time at Kariobangi Sharks.
