Kakamega Homeboyz centre-back Brian Eshihanda has opened up about his desire to secure his first-ever Harambee Stars call-up in the next FIFA international break.Eshihanda’s career has been on the rise since joining Homeboyz in September 2021.He won the Mozzart Bet Cup last year and skippers the side in the absence of Moses Mudavadi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8130225##Besides being the constant figure in the Homeboyz back line, Eshihanda has an affinity for goals despite being a defender.This season, he has found the back of the net six times: twice against Sofapaka, Ulinzi Stars, Posta Rangers, FC Talanta, and Bandari.From a lethal forward to a no-nonsense centre-back- Eshihanda opens up on his transitionHe says he desires to fulfil his childhood dream of playing for Harambee Stars in the near future and establish himself as a key player for the team.“I crave for the moment the national team head coach will call me. I have been working hard for it and I am confident of achieving it. Players in the local league always give their best so as to win titles and earn call-ups,” he said.Eshihanda, who was a striker before being converted to a centre-back, revealed that he had tapped renewed hope and inspiration in his bid to wear national team colours, from his teammate Moses Shumah.Four more foreign -based players join Harambee Stars campLast year, Shumah was handed his first-ever call-up and debut, despite being new to the top flight.He went on to feature for the team in a number of friendly matches.“Shumah’s story has been a great source of inspiration to us. Watching join the team and get the call-up within a short time challenged me to work harder,” added the defender.
October 9