Former Kibera Black Stars midfielder Melvin Macharia has tipped the Dagoretti based Team Ping to clinch the ongoing Patrick Oboya Cup in South B.Macharia famously known as Shashu inspired Ping to sail to the semifinals of the tournament sponsored by Mozzart Bet after eliminating Cheza Sports 1-0 at the Police Band grounds.Shashu observed that Ping players were determined to make themselves a name in the inter-estate tournaments that have largely been dominated by other teams.The cup organized by former Kenyan international Patrick Oboya is meant to give grassroots based players the opportunity to showcase their talents even as the former winger continues to call upon top flight clubs to send their scouts to the venue and pick the best.How Kenyan midfielder came face to face with death in Thailand“We have a good team that I believe will win this Cup. For long, these tournaments have been won by teams from certain estates but I believe this time round we will emerge winners. I expect the remaining games to be tough as the remaining teams are equally salivating for the trophy,” he said.⏹️ | 𝙁𝙐𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀!Team Ping 1 – 0 @chezaSportsTeam Ping proceed to semis after a humble 1 nil win against @chezaSportsPowered by @mozzartbetkenya#PatrickOboyaCup #MozzartBetKenya— Patrick Oboya Cup (@OboyaCup) November 25, 2021 Meanwhile, Shashu expressed hope that top and second tier clubs will come calling in the mid-season transfer window after failing to get an offer in the last one.The player has been missing out of the competitive level since returning from his near fatal move to Thailand side Pluakdaeng United.##NAJAVA_MECA_30603039##The diminutive player returned to the country early this year after Kenyans pooled resources that went a long way in rescuing him from the jaws of meningitis after Pluakdaeng dumped him at Raon Hospital and failed to cater for his treatment.“I have hopes of returning to the competitive level in the next window. This tournament and daily training sessions continue to offer me the platform to improve on my fitness,” he added.
