Kakamega Homeboyz utility player Enock Masinza is aiming to put behind the disappointment of being left out of the U-23 team and pursue his dream of turning professional before the year ends.Masinza was among the players who were expected to graduate from the U-20 category to the U-23 but wasn’t included in the team that is in South Africa for the COSAFA tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_8183914##He featured for the Rising Stars during a Four Nations tournament held in Malawi in March, thanks to his form at the club level back then. However, he will miss the COSAFA tournament, of which his teammates Moses Shumah and Ibrahim Wanzala are part.Masinza revealed that his focus was on working hard in the pre-season and starting the season strongly with the intention of getting a move abroad in the January window.”I am confident of achieving yet another career goal next season. The plan is to be in good shape, give my best in league matches, and, in the end, secure deals abroad. I already have the plan, and all I need to do is work hard for it,” he revealed.Masinza termed the Four Nations tournament an eye-opener in his budding career, as it was during the showpiece that he got a taste of playing football outside Kenyan borders.Emerging Stars face Zambia’s Chipolopolo in COSAFA Cup Group B openerThe left-back, who is a younger brother to Homeboyz forward Chris Masinza, said despite the Rising Stars failing to win the title in Malawi, the experience left him inspired to chase his dream.The Stars lost 3-1 to Malawi in the final, but all was not lost as the senior team beat Zimbabwe 3-1 to lift the title.”It was a good experience for me. Boarding the plane to Malawi and doing what I love most in a foreign land was a moment for me to remember. It fueled my desire to work harder for my goals,” he added.Masinza, who joined Homeboyz in 2021, also plays as a wingback. He was at some point loaned out to Vihiga Bullets to gain more experience.Gor Mahia granted license to participate in CAF Champions League
