Mathare United’s fourth-choice goalkeeper Gideon Ogweno, admits that he is burning the midnight oil to be preferred between the goalposts.Ogweno has not featured for the 2008 FKF Premier League champions since their promotion four months ago.The custodian was part of Mathare’s promotion squad last season albeit being second to the then-first choice Steve Njunge.Gor Mahia duo indefinitely suspended, set to face disciplinary committeeHe made his debut for the Slum Boys in Awendo against Mara Sugar and continued to play throughout the season.The one-time Kariobangi Sharks goalkeeper had intended to be Mathare’s primary goalkeeper after the club’s promotion; however, he fell in the pecking order following the additions of former Ulinzi Stars and Tusker goalkeepers Michael Wanyika and Robert Mboya.Notably, the three have extensive experience from their years of service in the country’s premier division, while Ogweno is in his third stint having previously played for 2018 and 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks and Kenya Police FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8361381##Despite being eclipsed by the trio’s experiences, the former Migori Youth gloveman affirms he is working hard to become a starter.”I had hoped to feature for the club at the start of the season, but that has not been the case; nevertheless, I am tirelessly working hard in training to become a regular starter,” he offered.The technically brilliant custodian explains that he is unbothered with being treated as an understudy but intends to make the most of their experiences to become an astute keeper.AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo blames ‘juju’ for derby mistakes, vows to end Gor Mahia’s dominance”They (teammates) have really been helpful in training, and I am not really concerned about being the fourth choice, but I am working towards learning the best from my fellow mates to become an astute keeper,” he added.The former Kenya Under-20 keeper admits to feeling pressure to play but says he is patiently working towards manning the goalpost for the John Kamau-led squad.”Mathare is a big club, and there is always pressure to play for top clubs, and I am not exempted; however, I am patiently working towards being the preferred keeper for the club,” he explained.
