Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Brian Buleti is gunning for playing time after missing the entire first leg action.The utility player’s license was revoked on the final day of the offseason transfer window after then-coach Kenneth Kenyatta deemed him surplus to requirement.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711209##Despite the twists and turns of events, Buleti heaved a sigh of relief when coach Francis Baraza arrived, and was satisfied by the midfielder’s performance after impressing in training sessions.Buleti has now been added to Homeboyz’s team for the rest of the season, based on recommendations from the former title-winning coach at Sony Sugar.The defender played his maiden league match of the 2024/25 season, coming on as a late substitute in Homeboyz’s 5-0 rout of City Stars.’I lost my passport’: Gor Mahia midfielder explains absence from Tusker draw”It was a long, discouraging half of the season training with the team knowing well I wouldn’t play a part,” he said. “However, I am glad those disappointments are behind me, and I am now targeting more minutes, especially after playing my first match in seven months.” The soft-spoken player is also looking to break into Homeboyz’s competitive starting lineup and become a regular starter for the former Mozzart Bet Champions.Nairobi City Stars rope in quartet after losing key playersHe does, however, acknowledge fierce competition in the team and expresses optimism that he will make his way into Homeboyz’s competitive squad.”There is intense competition in the team, but I am prepared to compete and be considered for a starting spot,” he said.”I am pleased to have played a few minutes against the City Stars, but my focus is now on playing on a regular basis.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8710010##The former Bungoma Superstars player will be looking to play more minutes in Homeboyz’s next league match.The Kakamega team will return to action on Wednesday, 19 January, when they host Murang’a Seal at Mumias Sports Complex in search of their eighth victory of the season.
