Tusker center-back Alex Onchwari is glad to have made his long-awaited debut nearly seven months after joining the club.The central defender was handed a starting role in last Sunday’s barren draw against KCB at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.Coach Charles Okere turned to Onchwari’s services following the absence of the injured Tom Teka and Michael Kibwage.##NAJAVA_MECA_8674888##Onchwari delivered a solid performance, playing a key part in securing the team’s sixth clean sheet of the season.Speaking after the match, Onchwari, as expected, expressed delight with his performance in his first competitive appearance for the Brewers.“I’m incredibly thankful to have finally been given this chance to play. I’m grateful to the technical bench for believing in me and giving me the opportunity. I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, and it’s finally here. I’ll keep working hard to make sure I stay in the team,” he said in an interview with club media.Migori Youth FC chairman calls for action against poor officiating and match-fixing in FKF leaguesHe was largely expected to walk into the Tusker backline after signing for the club in the off-season transfer window, given his last season’s performances with Muhoroni Youth.He was, however, made to wait for his time for seven months and to deal with the frustrations of warming the substitute bench.He says he never gave up, even when playing time was not coming by.“I always knew my chance would come eventually, and I never gave up, even when I wasn’t getting minutes. I stayed patient and never had any regrets. I kept working hard and staying ready for whenever I was needed,” he opened up.Kenyan academy fights for share of Harambee Stars midfielder’s Ksh465 million transfer feeHaving made his debut, the former Zoo FC man hopes to build on it and earn more minutes going forward.“Playing 90 minutes and contributing to a clean sheet—something that is so important for defenders—is a huge motivation for me to keep pushing forward.This is huge for me. February is my birthday month, and at the start of the month, I prayed for it to be a great one. And what better way to kick it off than with my first match for Tusker FC?”
