Murang’a Seal defender Humphrey Obina has opened up on the treacherous journey he underwent before cementing his place in the team’s starting lineup.Obina has been one of the stars shining at the Murang’a-based club in recent times with his overlapping nature topping the club’s threat going forward while also being solid in defense when needed.Why Harambee Stars lost to South Sudan in CHAN qualifiersBut all has not been smooth for the Kericho-born defender, he began the season either balancing between warming the bench or missing from the matchday squad altogether as he talked to Mozzart Sport about the challenging phase.“It was a difficult moment but one that is expected in a footballer’s career. The most important thing is how to deal with such situations,” said Obina.##NAJAVA_MECA_8486580##Obina took the challenge in stride and embarked on some more intense training just to be ready when duty calls.“I had to accept and support those who were playing while also working extra hard in training and going an extra mile with personal training in order to get better and make myself ready when called upon,” he added.Bandari goalkeeper thrilled to keep clean sheet in first game since waking from comaAfter a string of poor results from the second match, head coach Juma Abdalla opted for a formation change, abandoning a four-man defense and adopting a back three when attacking and five when defending which brought some good tidings to Obina.“When we changed formation, I was fortunate to be called by the manager to play as a wing-back and I think I have done my best so far,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8486571##The defender perhaps had his best game on Wednesday 23 October when he scored the lone goal, a spectacular free-kick against AFC Leopards to end Seal’s four-game winless streak.Additionally, Obina disclosed that he feels more comfortable in his new role in the team.AFC Leopards fans’ leadership to ‘stand with’ peers accused of hooliganism“I enjoy playing more as a wingback because I like overlapping and so this role gives me that freedom and I can also influence the game more,” he remarked.Further, the player who has been with Seal from their days in the National Super League (NSL) assessed the team’s progress this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8486581##“We are getting better day by day as a team. We have great unity in the team. From the technical bench to the players and even to the fans,” he concluded.Murang’a Seal will play troubled Kakamega Homeboyz in their next league match at their St. Sebastian Park on Sunday 10 November.
