Harambee Stars midfielder Austin Odhiambo has disclosed the advantage he possesses as a result of being a Gor Mahia player ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKenya will for the first time host CHAN alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, which will equally be Harambee Stars’ debut in the biennial continental tourney.Gor Mahia defender eyeing move abroad after CHAN exploitsKenyans are expected to turn up in large numbers for the tournament and especially for the home team matches, which necessitated the scheduling of Harambee Stars games at Kasarani Stadium.With huge crowds comes massive pressure to perform and the possibility of excessive nervousness, but Odhiambo is adequately prepared.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013507##“I am sure there will be huge crowds in our matches, and you cannot just let that whole crowd down. Luckily for me, I am from Gor Mahia, which equally has many fans.It is massive pressure, slightly different from club level. We will be playing on home soil and in front of a huge crowd where you just have to perform,” said Odhiambo.Gor Mahia to part ways with long-serving duoThe former AFC Leopards midfielder is one of the players who Kenyans will be banking on to be on top of their game if Harambee Stars are to advance to the latter stages.Additionally, the reigning FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) was hoping to catch the eye of scouts and international clubs after his previous move away from Gor Mahia at the start of the season collapsed last minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013509##Despite a plethora of responsibilities on his shoulders, the 25-year-old is relishing the challenge ahead.“It is an opportunity that I have to use well to showcase my talent. It is a good exposure to all players because if you have a talent, you have to showcase it on the big stage and here is a big stage where I have to use my chance well.Harambee Stars midfielder set to join Tanzanian giantsI have to play well because even if it is a big stage and I don’t perform, it amounts to nothing, so I really have to prepare well,” he added.Further, after a disappointing season at club level that saw K’Ogalo end the campaign without a trophy and miss out on CAF interclub competitions, the 25-year-old is determined to finish with a smile courtesy of Harambee Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013216##“It is a good opportunity for me to redeem myself. We had a really bad season at club level, and having this tournament is an opportunity to do something big this season.”
