Despite conceding a last-gasp penalty that cost Dundee United victory, Richard Odada was singled out for praise by his teammate Declan Gallagher.Over the weekend, Odada was handed a cameo in the 84th minute, replacing David Babunski as the Scottish Premiership side aimed to fortify their lead.Kenyan midfielder signs new deal with Swedish clubThe 24-year-old was however unfortunate to concede a soft penalty in the dying minutes of the game when his attempted clearance was microseconds late.The former AFC Leopards Youth midfielder slightly caught the leg of his Kilmarnock opponent with VAR intervening to award the penalty.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564690##Speaking after the 1-1 draw, Gallagher revealed that Odada was devastated to give away a penalty in the dying minutes and apologized to his teammates after the game.“He was devastated. To be fair to the big man – and the character he is – he held his hands up in the changing room when we got back in. Victor Wanyama leaves door open on possible return to FKF Premier LeagueBut all the boys got around him and told him not to worry about it. An incident like that went for us the previous week, and it went against us this time.It was a really hard game to come into during the last 10 minutes. You are trying to get up to speed straight away, having not played much football,” Gallagher told Courier Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564700##The Kenyan midfielder has endured limited game time since his move to Dundee United from MLS side Philadephia Union in the summer transfer window as he is yet to start a game.Gallagher however went on to heap praise on Odada and joked that he would give him a dress down because he enjoys it.CAF reiterates commitment to have Kenya host CHAN, lists benefits of tournament“I thought he was doing okay – playing himself into the game well – but these things can happen. None of the boys are going to be holding that against him or give him a hard time about one moment.Well, I might give him a hard time about it, but only because I enjoy winding him up! Richard is a great character in the changing room and will brush this off and continue to progress the way he has been since coming to the club.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8564733##
