Posta Rangers’ young custodian Bixente Otieno is yearning to play his first Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) match in two years.Otieno joined the Mailmen at the start of the season from Mozzart Bet Cup finalists KCB FC where he spent two seasons with the Bankers.Tipped to succeed with the Bankers after successful periods at Kariobangi Sharks and Wazito FC, the young custodian suffered two years of adversity that impeded his career progression.##NAJAVA_MECA_8406280##In his first year at the club, Bryne Omondi and Gabriel Andika were preferred ahead of him, with Mozzart Bet Cup-winning goalie Farouk Shikalo and Brian Olang’o in the second season.Despite leaving KCB without playing a single match during his time there, the Gor Mahia Youth graduate is eager to play his first league match in 24 months.”I feel motivated and rejuvenated since I joined Rangers, and I am really working towards playing after a long while in the cold,” Otieno shared.Tactical Analysis: A look into Harambee Stars’ 90 minutes of total submission against CameroonDespite being fielded second to Kevin Opiyo, Otieno noted that he is working hard to return to action.”Opiyo is an experienced custodian, and I am delighted to work with him. I am aware of his competition, and while he is the first choice, I am motivated to compete for the preferred position,” he added.The former Junior Stars custodian confirms that he is fully fit after recovering from a shin injury during the previous season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8406323##Otieno was primarily an unused substitute, with the injury one of the contributing factors to his absence.”I’m glad to be totally recovered from the injury setback that plagued me for the whole of last season. I’m in good shape and confident to compete again,” he added.Otieno hopes to make his Posta debut when the league resumes on Saturday 19 October after the FIFA break.Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat clashes with journalists after Cameroon defeatRangers, presently ninth on the table with four points, will face defending champions Gor Mahia on Saturday19 October.
