Kakamega Homeboyz custodian Ibrahim Wanzala has pledged to fight for his place on the first team in the new season. Wanzala made less than five starts in the previous campaign, thanks to the competition from his seniors.He struggled to dislodge Ugandan James Ssetuba and was further challenged by Simon Masaka and Faruk Shikalo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262091##A knee injury suffered late last year didn’t help the youngster, as he was sidelined for months, limiting his chances of getting playing time.Having recovered and, most importantly, spared time to reflect on the past campaign, Wanzala says he is pumped up for the new season, where he will be going for nothing short of regular playing time.”I feel I am in good shape after fully recovering from the injury. I’m eager to play more consistently, with my main goal being to become the club’s preferred custodian,” he said.Odhiambo vows to break title jinx at KCBHis bid for game time will once again face tests from Masaka and Ssetuba.The former Mayenje Santos custodian is, however, confident of emerging as the preferred starter.”If you want to be the best, you must accept competition. It is usually a great motivator in any sport, and I am extremely excited to compete against my fellow goalkeepers.” he added.Last season, the young custodian appeared in three league matches for the former Mozzart Bet Cup champions against Muhoroni Youth, Sofapaka, and Tusker FC, keeping two clean sheets.Omala joins Lebanese club after parting ways with Gor MahiaHe featured for the U20 national team during the CECAFA tournament held last year in Kisumu.He was also part of the team that played in a Four Nations tournament in Malawi.Further, he made it to the U23 team that participated in the COSAFA tournament last month.
