AFC Leopards defender Ken Owino has revealed what the team will gain with the return of Peter Maker from injury, especially from a defensive point of view.The South Sudanese international joined the Kenyan giants during the off-season transfer window to bolster their defense and partner Owino in anticipation for the title chase.##NAJAVA_MECA_8695893##However, Maker only played one match for the 1998 champions before suffering an injury while on international duty, that has kept him on the sidelines since then.Leopards have since been forced to call on Randi Bakari and Gideon Were as the other partners to Owino.Maker made a return from injury and was introduced in the dying minutes of Leopards’ win over Nairobi City Stars to see off the match. Battle for top dominates fascinating FKFPL SaturdayOwino welcomed the return of the 31-year-old saying they will leverage on his experience to be more stable at the back.“He has not had a good start since he joined. We only played one match together before he got injured but I am glad he is back. He has a lot of experience and will guide us well at the back,” said Owino in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport.The former Posta Rangers defender has been a constant figure towering at the heart of Ingwe’s defense, and promises more clean sheets as they continue with their title chase, but with one request to the attackers.Defender joins Mathare United after two-year stint with FC Talanta“We are just asking the strikers to score goals for us so that we can have something to defend,” stated Owino.Leopards are the joint second highest scorers in the league so far with 27 goals so far, but have conceded 19 goals. A tighter defense will be key for the Fred Ambani-coached side if they are to end their 27-year wait for a league title.Leopards will be in action on Sunday 9 February with a clash against Kariobangi Sharks from 1600 hrs in the second match of a double header at Dandora Stadium.
