Gor Mahia, center-back Sylvester Owino has his eyes fixed on securing his second national team call-up ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge.Owino earned his first call-up to the Harambee Stars last year ahead of the Four Nations tournament in Mauritius, but he didn’t make it to the traveling squad.With the regional tournament set to make a return this month after close to a five-year hiatus, Owino is hoping to fulfill his childhood dream of playing for the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8148149##The towering center-back, who has won two league titles with Gor, says he is ready to prove himself in the tournament to be held in Zanzibar.The Senior Challenge is expected to run from June 29 to July 14.“I am longing for my second national team call-up. The last time I was included in the team, I didn’t get the chance to debut, but I am determined to achieve it this year. I feel I am fully fit and ready to fight for a place on the team,” he said.Owino joined Gor in October 2022 after running out of contract with Homeboyz. Homeboyz’s Eshihanda eyes Harambee Stars call-up ahead of CECAFA Senior Challenge CupHe played a crucial role in dethroning Tusker of the league title in the 2022–2023 season that was determined on the final day.In the current campaign, he has been a strong pillar in the Gor defense, slotting in on the left-sided part of the central defense.With the league race already over, the former Vihiga Bullets man says the club is still success-hungry and will endeavor to win the remaining three matches.Tusker star Daniel Sakari calls for better pre-season ahead of 2024-2025 FKFPL seasonBefore the league took a break, Gor had attained an unassailable lead following their 3-0 win over Muhoroni Youth at St. Sebastian Park.“We have to win the remaining matches. There is no room for laxity or underrating opponents,” he added.K’Ogalo will wrap up the season with matches against Sofapaka, FC Talanta, and Bidco United.
