Nzoia Sugar centre-back Emmanuel Esekon is hoping to realize his potential fully in the new season after spenting the better part of the concluded season on the substitutes bench.The 27-year old managed to play six matches in the term that ended last weekend thanks to the sky-high competition for playing time he faced from the duo of Ian Karani and Randy Bakari.##NAJAVA_MECA_7342276##Coach Salim Babu preferred to pair Karani and Babu at the heart of the defence with Esekon and Prince Ayieko providing options.Esekon, who is barely three years old in the top flight disclosed his hunger for success having watched his colleagues make themselves a name and attract interest from deep-pocketed clubs.Nzoia, punched above their weight in the season, putting behind their financial struggles to finish fourth with 64 points, just six off league champions, Gor Mahia.The FKFPL Season in Retrospect: Reflecting on the concluded FKFPL seasonThe Bungoma-based club was firmly in contention for the league title but lacked power to navigate through the final two rounds where they dropped points against KCB and Sofapaka.“I don’t want to sit on the bench in the new season. I am praying for breakthrough next season just like my friends who played most of our matches in the concluded season. When I see players whom we joined Nzoia together playing on a regular basis, it motivates me to work harder. Hopefully, my efforts will bear success,” he said.Matano urges charges to focus on Mozzart Bet Cup final after losing league title to GorEsekon, who is best remembered for netting the winner when Nzoia bet Ulinzi Stars 2-1 at Lang’ata in January joined the sugar men from Bungoma Superstars.The Turkana born defender also played for Eldoret Youth before crossing over to Nzoia.
