Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper Byron Otieno has his eyes set on earning a call up to the national team Harambee stars after making his FKF Premier League debut at the tail end of last season.Otieno signed for Simba wa Nairobi from Kibera Black Stars mid last season but found playing time hard to come by in that period, swapping from being on the bench and out of the team sheet for majority of the second leg.Lofty targets for AFC Leopards under coach TruchaHis hard work throughout the time would, however, pay off as he earned his team and league debut on matchday 31 when he started in an away match against Nzoia Sugar in Mumias.He equally started in the subsequent game against Kakamega Homeboyz, his last start, to complete the season with two games under his name. He is now working hard to earn a call up to the national team.“I am also working hard to receive a national team call up in the near future,” said Otieno##NAJAVA_MECA_8276181##Before then, Otieno must ensure that he is a starter for Nairobi City Stars in order to catch the eye of coach Engin Firat, a task that he is well aware of.“I am looking forward to earning more playing time in the team and becoming a regular starter for the club,” he said.Even then, Otieno is proud to have achieved his dream of playing in the FKF Premier League after years of hard work. He is an inspiration to the upcoming players in his hood who now use his growth as a motivation for themselves.“It is really a great feeling and a dream come true to play in the FKF Premier League and for Nairobi City Stars,” he opened up.Stars Abroad: Joseph Okumu’s season opener ends in defeat against LilleNairobi City Stars will have to wait up to 9th September for their first league action after their opening fixture against Police FC was postponed due to the latter’s participation in the CAF Confederations Cup.Otieno will be keen to impress coach Nicholas Muyoti and be on the starting eleven when that time comes.
