Nairobi City Stars winger Samuel Kapen says his call-up to the national team that is set to feature in the COSAFA is the perfect reward for his hard work.Kapen was included in the provisional squad named on Tuesday evening by coach Kennedy Odhiambo, alongside his teammate Mohamed Bajaber.The flanker has been on top of his game this season, with his excellent performances earning him transfer interest from at least five big clubs in Kenya and Europe.##NAJAVA_MECA_8167915##Kapen has so far scored six goals and made nine assists, and he could add more in the final game of the season this weekend against KCB.He says it has taken him hard work to be the player every other top team wishes to have on their side and on the national team.FKFPL title thirst pushes Kapen out of City Stars as several giants scramble for his signatureAdditionally, he says, that taking advice from coach Nicholas Muyoti seriously and having a never-give-up mentality have shaped his career.“I have been working hard, and I am glad my efforts were recognized. I never gave up, even when I failed in my debut season. I worked hard after failing to achieve the target in the first season in the top tier and I am glad to be where I am today. I have been advice from coach Muyoti and believing in myself,” he told Mozzart Sport.Bajaber keen to make final Harambee Stars squad for COSAFA Cup after maiden callWith Odhiambo set to trim the squad to at least 23 players, Kapen believes that his efforts in the camp will procure him a slot in the final team.The former Posta Rangers winger is adamant about getting playing time in South Africa and inspiring the team to register positive results.“I will be embracing a different mentality in the camp. The aim is to be in the final team and help the team win in South Africa. This means I have to work extremely hard and remain positive,” added the former Kibera Black Stars player.
