National U20 team captain Amos Wanjala is scheduled to jet home on Monday and link up with his teammates in preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) finals in Egypt.The central defender has not been part of the team’s lengthy preparations due to engagements with his Spanish club Athletic Torrellano.However, Wanjala has confirmed that Torrellano’s Sunday league match against CF Benidorm will be his last club assignment before traveling to Nairobi. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8849740##”We will play our last game of the season on Sunday. I cannot wait to join my teammates on Monday,” confirmed Wanjala in a telephone interview. Much as the arrival of the defender is considered a significant boost for the team, he understands that he has to put in a shift to secure his position in the starting team. Coach Salim Babu has been trying different options on the right side of central defence, in the absence of Wanjala, with Manzur Suleiman Okwaro keeping his place on the left side. The trio of;Joseph Bate, Jackson Imbiakha and Charles Junior have demonstrated ability to man the right side of the central defence in the friendly matches the team has played so far. Mozzart Bet Cup: Homeboyz, Shabana clash in highlight match of Round 16Wanjala admits that he will have to be at his best in the training camp in Morocco, as the three are all seeking to muscle him out of the starting team. “Much as I play a key leadership role, I have to work hard. I believe we will also have to work as team to achieve our objectives,” opened up Wanjala. Meanwhile, the former St. Anthony’s Boys High school, Kitale student expressed satisfaction with how the team had faired in the friendly matches against top-flight teams. Two weeks ago, Rising Stars beat four-time champions Ulinzi Stars 4-0, before holding Kariobangi Sharks to a 1-1 draw. Why Timothy Ouma is yet to report back to Slavia Prague after securing Ksh473 million transferThe team recorded a similar result against Kenya Police earlier in the week, with Tusker edging the youngsters 3-2 on Saturday. “We have a good team and the results are there for all to see. I believe the team has picked vital lessons from the build up matches,” added Wanjala.
