Despite his limited experience, newly-acquired Nairobi City Stars centre-back Brian Opinde has pledged to take the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) by storm.Opinde joined City Stars from Division Two side Langas Super Stars based in Eldoret in the off-season transfer window after impressing the club’s scouts during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament where he featured for PASC Langa.Speaking on how life has been since the big leap in his career, Opinde says much as he considers the move as a fulfilled dream, a lot lies ahead of him even as he hopes to achieve his targets.##NAJAVA_MECA_8358090##“One day I was a Division Two player and the next thing I was at City Stars signed for the season. This is a dream come true and I wish to make the most out of this rare opportunity,” he said in an interview with the club.Although he is yet to break into the first team, Opinde is satisfied with the strides made, as far as adapting to top-flight demands is concerned, since joining the Kawangware-based club.The role Brian Mandela played in Bwire’s transfer to South Africa’s Polokwane City FC“I received a good welcome to the team and training has been good and through the guidance of the coaches I have quickly adapted to the team’s philosophy and approach,” he stated.Opinde sat out of the league opener against Bidco United but made the cut for the next game against Mara Sugar FC though he was an unused substitute.AFC Leopards coach Trucha slams deplorable Thika StadiumHe is optimistic about making it to the match-day squad in the upcoming games.“The two games gave me a glimpse of the top light. The team played very well and I, as much as I did not play, picked lots of lessons. When the time comes and it’s my turn (to play) I’ll be ready,” he added.Opinde was one of four new players roped in for the season besides flyer Andre Kalama, midfielder James Ssemambo, and left-back Stephen Bulugu.
