Curtis Wekesa finally opened his goal account on Sunday, 27th, with a stunning opener for Posta Rangers in their FKF Premier League round 7 contest against Ulinzi Stars. Despite eventually losing 2-1, the forward takes personal positives from the match.The speedy forward made the starting eleven for the first time since returning from a half-season injury layoff against Mara Sugar in round 6. He wasted no time, assisting Lewis Shivachi for their lone goal during the midweek fixture. Against Ulinzi, he took it upon himself to score, aiming to make up for lost time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8453158##“It’s good to be back and able to start games. The coach gave me a few appearances off the bench, and Mara Sugar was my first start of the season. I’m glad I made an impact, even if we didn’t win,” Wekesa says.Rangers thought they had finally broken down a resilient Mara Sugar FC at their backyard on Wednesday, 23rd, only for David Owino to level the scores for the Awendo-based FKF Premier League newcomers in the closing stages of the round 6-midweek affair.Having taken the lead through Shivachi early in the contest, the mailmen, though solid defensively, eventually conceded. A victory would have inspired hope for the Bernard Kawinzi-coached side, who had suffered heavy losses in their previous two outings before traveling to Awendo. The slip against Ulinzi on Sunday now further dents their hopes for a great season, but Wekesa remains optimistic.“We can rise from this. The positive is that we are at least scoring goals, something we struggled with in the past. If we can hold onto our leads, I think things will change in our favor,” he adds.Duncan Omala admits to avoiding social media due to his elder brother Benson OmalaThe former KCB, Gor Mahia, and Wazito FC man suffered a devastating ankle injury that sidelined him for much of last season but has made a full recovery, which he credits to strict adherence to therapy and discipline.“Such injuries require patience when trying to return to the game, and I followed that during therapy. I thank God I’m fully fit now and pray for an injury-free season,” he continues.Rangers have struggled to find the back of the net in recent fixtures, but Wekesa’s return spells hope for the team. Despite not being an out-and-out forward, his impact in the final third during his time at Wazito and KCB is proof that his pace upfront will be crucial for Kawinzi’s team. He hopes to do enough for the side, which hasn’t won since their round 2 victory over AFC Leopards.“I think we are finding our range now, and the results will improve. Against Mara, for example, it’s not an easy ground, but we dominated the home team. Maybe luck wasn’t on our side. It’s only a matter of time before we start turning things around,” he concludes.The mailmen, whose round 4 clash against Shabana FC was postponed, will take on Kenya Police in their next match, a side also in dire straits.Shorthanded Gor Mahia set for City Stars showdown in Machakos
