Kakamega Homeboyz prodigy Glen Masava Otunga has rated his first season in the top flight as a triumph.Masava joined Homeboyz from Division 2 side Michael Olunga Foundation (MOFA) during the mid-season transfer window, following a month-long trial with the Kakamega club.The combative midfielder was one of several young players signed by Homeboyz, including Oliver Majaka and Norbert Onyango from St Peter’s Mumias Boys School and Salim Murunga from league club Nzoia Sugar FC.”It’s been a fantastic experience on the top flight. With consistent game time and two assists, I would consider my debut season a success,” said the soft-spoken midfielder.After signing a two-year contract with Abana Beingo, Otunga quickly settled into the obviously experienced Homeboyz squad, coming off the bench in his debut against KCB to help Homeboyz secure a 2-0 victory.His impressive performance against the bankers earned him a starting spot in the following game against the AFC Leopards, where he capped a classy performance with a man of the match award.Otunga’s man-of-the-match performance would result in him commanding a starting spot in Homeboyz’s line-up, where he has honed his skills as a regular starter as of match week 31, displacing experienced Homeboyz midfielders like Stephen Opoku and Chris Masinza, who have mostly had to settle for the bench. Mozzart Bet Cup: Police train revenge guns on Leopards as Sharks take on KCB##NAJAVA_MECA_8123551##The former Kisumu Day player has two goals to his credit. He assisted Nicholas Kipkirui and Ambrose Sifuna’s goals in Homeboyz’s 2–2 tie with Bidco United. The midfielder credits his swift transition to older players’ support and coach Patrick Odhiambo’s belief in his ability.”My quick settling has been necessitated by the senior players in the team who have been nothing but encouraging me throughout, and at large, the coach for his continuous trust in me to play every weekend,” he said.Reminiscing on his professional development, Otunga began his football career at a young age under the tutelage of coach Hezzy Obungu at the little-known Kisumu club Winam FC.He gradually enrolled at Kisumu Day High School, where he grew until the Michael Olunga Foundation (MOFA) approached him for his services.Reflecting on his path, Otunga sees determination as the key to his progress. “It’s been a difficult journey, but I’ve made consistent progress in my work. “I can say that determination has been the foundation of my recent success,” he continued. With the league nearing its end, Otunga hopes for a successful new season with Homeboyz.Patrick Odhiambo’s troops have had a disappointing season, blowing hot and cold and failing to defend the Mozzartbet Cup after being ousted by KCB in the quarterfinal stage.”It has not been a terrific year for the entire club. We hoped to keep the domestic cup, but fate was against us. However, I am looking for a better performance in the following season,” he concluded.
