AFC Leopards defender Ken Owino is looking forward to a reunion with his former employers Posta Rangers when the two teams meet in an FKF Premier League on Sunday for the first time since he joined Ingwe in the mid-season transfer window.The two teams meet at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in a crunch league match that both teams will be out to bag maximum points from.##NAJAVA_MECA_2089##While Ingwe will be seeking to bounce back to their winning ways after last weekend’s disappointing draw against Sofapaka FC, Posta will be out to end their four-match losing streak.Posta have since changed coaches sending John Kamau on compulsory leave and elevating his assistant Bernard Kawinzi to the position of interim head coach.Owino has been a key at the heart of AFC Leopards’ defense since crossing over from the mailmen in February, a move that he literally forced as his then employers were not willing to let him depart.He debuted for Ingwe during the FKF Cup round of 32 match against PAC University at Police Sacco Grounds, a game Ingwe won 3-0. A game that Arthur Gitego bagged a tremble to help his team progress to the round of 16.Sunday confident in Sofapaka’s survival chancesIn an interview with the club media, the former Gor Mahia, Sony Sugar, Chemelil Sugar, and Western Stima man said he’s enjoying his time at the den.“My stay in the Den has been great and I’m really enjoying life here. I have made many new friends in the team as well as fans. The reception was marvelous and it really helped me to settle down quickly. I am happy we’re one big family,” he stated.”Though I got a slight injury setback after joining the club, I managed to recover in time thanks to the club’s medics”.The robust central defender is looking forward to Sunday’s clash with the mailmen with his goal on getting maximum points against the now porous former league leaders.“I am ready and focused for the match. Of course, we had built a good relationship with Rangers players, but on Sunday it will be a battle for maximum points. I’m thinking of how we are going to play as a team and bounce back to winning ways. I just can’t wait to play against them as an opponent,” he added.Despite the heavy rains being witnessed in Nairobi and different parts of the country, Owino says they have prepared well for the duel.Stars Abroad: Mixed results for Kenyan stars overseas“Despite some climatic challenges we have had good preparations. The boys have really put in some good work, and we’re looking forward to the game on Sunday.”He challenged the fans to travel to Machakos in droves as has been the norm in most of Ingwe’s games this campaign.“We appreciate our fans’ support because without them, we wouldn’t be where we are now. I personally take this opportunity to welcome all of them in Machakos on Sunday. We won’t let them down”.
