Kenyan international Joseph Okumu has termed his KAA Gent’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash against FK Partizan as a significant match in his career.The former Chemelil Sugar defender who made the switch from Swedish side Elfsborg to KAA Gent in the summer transfer window made his debut in European competitions this season.“We play for the reputation of the club.” – @okumu_stanley 💪🏽🇰🇪 #PARGNT #UECL pic.twitter.com/F9IZjuhFWs— KAA Gent (@KAAGent) October 21, 2021 A win against Partizan would seal qualification into the knockout faces of the Conference League following wins against Anorthosis Famagusta and FC Flora.Speaking to the media ahead of the Thursday clash, Okumu highlighted the significance of the clash to his career and the club adding that the players are fired up to win it.“One of the most important (matches)?… I really don’t know but it’s not just for me because I think we play for the reputation of the club, if we win it we do not just win it for us, we win it for the reputation of the club,”##NAJAVA_MECA_5909539##“We have been longing to be in the European competition and it is my first time as well so it will be crucial for me and for the club but I think the club comes first, we have to win it for the club,” said Okumu.⚫🟢 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 ⚫🟢⚔️ The Battle of Belgrade⚔️#PARGNT #UECL pic.twitter.com/Kz3dQ5ABhP— KAA Gent (@KAAGent) October 21, 2021 Okumu has enjoyed a fine campaign in the Conference League having bagged his maiden and only goal for Gent against Rigas FS in the qualifiers and clocked 90 last time out against Anorthosis.The clash is slated for a 10 PM kick-off at the Stadion Partizana in Beograd, Serbia.
