Nairobi City Stars midfielder Clifford Ouma has described earning a Harambee Stars call-up as ‘the best thing in his career’, admitting that he was startled by the late inclusion.Ouma was called up late to the Harambee Stars squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457181##The Kenya national team lost the opening leg against South Sudan 2-0 on Sunday 27 October at Juba Stadium with the second game slated for Sunday 3 November at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Ouma termed his first national team call-up as the best thing in his career.Tactical Analysis: How Mathare United’s tweak delivered victory against FC Talanta”I feel great because this is the most incredible event that has ever happened in my football career. I’ve been working hard, and to be honest, I didn’t expect to be called up so soon,” he explained.The former Migori Youth captain admits he was stunned by the invitation to the Harambee Stars camp. Ouma’s call-up comes as his team, Nairobi City Stars, sits just above the relegation zone six matches into the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457173##”I was so surprised when I received the phone call to join the team considering how substandard we have been doing in the league at club level,” he stated.The defensive midfielder believes his call-up is due to his success in the 2023–24 season where Simba wa Nairobi finished in a respectable sixth place.’Remember the name’ – Asenwa says after Monday heroics against Gor Mahia”I believe the national team coach considered my services based on my performance in the previous season. I was at my best and participated in all of the club’s matches,” he explained.Despite Kenya having qualified by virtue of being the host country alongside Uganda and Tanzania, Ouma will be hoping to make his debut for the Harambee Stars on Sunday 3 November, when they take on South Sudan in the second leg.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457164##
