Ulinzi Stars vice-captain Boniface Muchiri is an elated man about the timing of his Harambee Stars call-up after staying in the cold for about three years.Muchiri is set to make a comeback to the national team after making it to coach Engin Firat’s final squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN).##NAJAVA_MECA_8435794##The former Tusker FC winger lost his place in the national team when he temporarily halted playing football to join the Recruits Training School (RTS) for his military training and thereafter took a little more time before rediscovering his form.Speaking to the media after Ulinzi’s 1-1 draw against his former side Tusker FC on Wednesday afternoon, Muchiri noted that the call-up came at the opportune time.John Kamau challenges Mathare United players to instill ‘slum mentality’“It is a great joy and honour to represent the country. I thank God for the opportunity he has given me and the moments he took me through when I did not have the chance in the recent past. I think he prepared me for the best time,” he stated.The former Nzoia Sugar FC winger said that he will be keen to represent the country well, noting that there is no room for trial in the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8435804##“I will just work hard. There is no tomorrow in the national team. You have to perform there and then when you get the opportunity.I will have to put in a good performance to keep the Kenyan flag high and represent the country well,” said Muchiri.Zico blames part of Gor Mahia’s struggles against KCB on unplayable Dandora StadiumFurther, the former Sony Sugar attacker attributed Ulinzi’s poor start to the season to a blunt forward line.“We have had good character in the team and that is what enabled us to come back and get an equalizing goal. Our main undoing is failing to score. If we can utilize our chances, we will be performing better,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8435815##However, Muchiri is unbothered by Ulinzi Stars’ form saying that a first win of the season for the club will come sooner rather than later.“The most important thing though is the confidence that I have seen the players have. The more games we play, the closer we get to our first win of the season.”
