Despite being at an advanced stage of his career, AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo is yet to give up on his dream of becoming the first choice at Harambee Stars.Opiyo secured his second Stars call-up last month when coach Engin Firat named the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against; Zimbabwe and Namibia.##NAJAVA_MECA_8326030##Firat turned to the Leopards man following the unavailability of the South Africa-based Ian Otieno who had initially been drafted into the squad.Opiyo, watched from the substitutes bench in both matches as Firat preferred Bandari custodian, Bryne Omondi in between the sticks. The 30-year-old says the last thing he will ever give up on, so long as he is an active player, is wearing the national team’s shirt during a competitive match.”I have never thought of giving up so long as I am active. I was sure of getting the call-up as I had put up good performances at club level. I know one day I will get the chance to play,” he said.Harambee Stars move top after securing second AFCON away qualifier win in 22 yearsThe former Gor Mahia gloveman secured his first call-up last year when Kenya was preparing for an international friendly match against Iran. He, however, did not make it to the final team that played the match in Tehran as Firat opted to travel with Omondi, Patrick Matasi and Otieno.MP asks for Victor Wanyama’s ‘unequivocal’ return to Harambee Stars foldLooking back at the time he spent at camp before travelling to Uganda for the clash against Zimbabwe, Opiyo, who has represented a number of clubs locally, says it has been an honour and privilege to represent the country. “It was great experience. Every player dreams of being in the National team,” he added.
