AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo has opened up about how he has been motivating his teammate, Humphrey Katasi, following the latter’s mistake in Leopards’ game against Talanta.Katasi started in goal when Leopards hosted FC Talanta on Saturday, 18 January at Dandora Stadium but had a game he’d rather forget.##NAJAVA_MECA_8658068##The former Nzoia Sugar player could have done better on Talanta’s first two goals, but it was the third one that was particularly costly. Katasi took a heavy touch on a back pass, was dispossessed, and conceded. He was later substituted and faced backlash from fans. Opiyo revealed the message he gave him.“He is my boy. He’s younger and generally not a tough guy in terms of personality, but I always tell him that overcoming such mistakes makes you a better goalkeeper,” said Opiyo in an interview with Mozzart Sport.Opiyo has also faced criticism from the same fans after making errors in past matches.Having been away from the Leopards squad before and during that match, Opiyo returned to the fold and went straight into the starting eleven. He said he felt no pressure despite recent events.“There is no pressure at all. The goalkeeper position is very tricky. One day you’re a hero, and the next day you’re a villain. Even in elite leagues, goalkeepers sometimes make grave mistakes,” he said.Omuri sends Shabana fifth as Bandari end winless runThe former Gor Mahia goalkeeper was the hero when Leopards hosted Murang’a SEAL on Saturday, January 25, making crucial saves to secure at least a point for his team.Opiyo shared his thoughts on the match, explaining where the team struggled and discussing the important saves he made.“We were slow, which affected us in the match. Maybe we need to be quicker in our next game, but that’s football—you accept the results.The second half was tricky. It was 1-1, a dangerous scoreline, but I had to stay alert to keep my team in the game,” he remarked.Sofapaka reap big from ticket sales in Shabana defeat
