Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada has provided details on the periphery role that he has played at his Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.The former Red Star Belgrade man joined Dundee during the off-season transfer window from MLS side Philadelphia Union, penning a two-year deal.Engin Firat explains dropping Matasi, Sichenje and Omija from Harambee Stars squadLife at his new club is far from what Odada had expected as he has found playing time hard to come by.The Kenya international had played only 13 minutes in his first two games before clocking half an hour in his third appearance. Even though his playing time has increased, he is still yet to clock 200 minutes after seven matches but says he is determined to change that. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8495297##“I am here to play as much as possible- of course, I want to get as many minutes as possible and help the team get the best results. I have been patient but I am working hard in training every day,” said Odada as reported by The Courier.The former FK Metalac Gornji Milanovac man acknowledged the availability of players who offer stiff competition in his position but termed the contest as healthy.Akumu sends message to fans ahead of Harambee Stars’ crucial AFCON qualifiers“We have a lot of good players. The competition for places is very healthy and every day- every session counts. You need to be at your best in every session. I am giving my best and everything will fall into place,” he continued.Odada who is in the Harambee Stars squad that will face Zimbabwe in South Africa said that it has not been easy settling in but hopes the tides will change if he gets more minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494769##“It is a little bit difficult because I have not played too much but I got some minutes while away with the national team. Hopefully, I can get more now,” he stated.The midfielder who has been capped 20 times by the national team will most likely get more minutes in Kenya’s next two games and hope that his performance spurs his consideration at club level.
