Tusker FC goalkeeper Brian Opondo revealed that he learned of his maiden Harambee Stars call-up through social media.In an interview with Tusker FC’s media, Opondo describes how he discovered the most important news of his career while walking home.Why Mohammed Bajaber foresees ‘bright future’ under Benni McCarthyThe young custodian won a slot in head coach Benni McCarthy’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against The Gambia and Gabon after an impressive season with Tusker, which saw him replace first-choice Joseph Ochuka.”I was strolling home when I received my call-up after logging onto Facebook. It was unexpected, but thank you, God, for this opportunity, which is every player’s career goal,” Opondo said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8779943##The former Bidco United shot-stopper is motivated by his call-up to the Harambee Stars squad after a difficult start to the season.He suffered an elbow dislocation at the start of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) 24/25 campaign, forcing him out of action for months.Former Gor Mahia defender switches clubs in SwedenHowever, after returning, the 23-year-old keeper worked his way up, displacing Joseph Ochuka to man Tusker’s goal post.The former Kakamega High School alumnus has six clean sheets in eight league games so far, conceding just twice.##NAJAVA_MECA_8784232##”This call-up motivates me because the season has been challenging. I was injured at first and had to sit out for a bit, but I came back stronger and worked harder, and I am delighted the rewards of my labour are beginning to bear fruit,” he said.The former Kenya U20 goalkeeper has set his sights on making it to the final squad that will face Gabon and The Gambia in a week’s time.New Gor Mahia star enthralled by Mashemeji history, eyeing derby dominanceOpondo will train at the Harambee Stars camp against an experienced trio that includes Ian Otieno, former Tusker custodian Brian Bwire, and returning Farouk Shikalo.”I am excited for the challenge ahead of me and the rest of the squad. It will be an exciting opportunity to compete against an amazing bunch of keepers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8780719##I am going to work hard because my only goal is to make the final squad to represent the country,” he said.The soft-spoken goalkeeper joined Tusker in 2022, but he was primarily an understudy because he was ranked third.Kenya Police team manager reacts after promotion by National Police ServiceDespite his limited playing time in 2023, the lanky youngster served as an understudy to the then first-choice Brian Bwire.
