After making the move from Dandora Love FC to AFC Leopards at the start of the season, Kayci Odhiambo finally revealed why he rejected moves to Gor Mahia and KCB FC.The midfielder cum defender has been a mainstay at Ingwe playing at the heart of defense and impressing many with his calmness on the ball.Kaycie Odhiambo (…he’ll turn around shortly 😊😊)Jersey number ➡️ 12Position ➡️ Defender #Betsafe #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/Heun0aZ3NC— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) March 2, 2022 Kayci opened up on why he decided to join AFC Leopards with his uncle and Ingwe legend Eric ‘Cantona’ Ochieng promising to guide him through his journey at the club.“I saw it best to join AFC Leopards because there I had someone to help me but if I went to other clubs I was all alone and if things went south I was the one to help myself. I sort of had a plan B if things were to go wrong,” Kayci told KTN News.The fledgling defender has managed to bench the experienced Joachim Olouch with head coach Patrick Aussems preferring him due to his ball playing abilities.Dan Ngulu: Ulinzi Stars needs fresh leadership and management strategyThe versatile player who started his journey at Hakati Sportiff had Ochieng as his agent at the time and after playing a big part in formative years in football, he heeded his call to join Ingwe.1️⃣ Kaycie Odhiambo with his first AFC Leopards goal 👌👌2️⃣ Brian Wanyama his second senior team goal 🏹🏹💪 A double over Posta Rangers FC this season 📹📹 Courtesy @inoorotv#Betsafe #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/iHYrD2Qfi8— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) February 14, 2022 “Eric ‘Cantona’ Ochieng urged me to play for AFC Leopards, I used to carry his boots when he went for training though I don’t remember watching him play that much I was just told stories, he bought me boots and kits since I was young and they inspired me to play football.He told me that AFC Leopards is a community team and the best platform you can get in the country is at AFC Leopards or Gor Mahia, back in the hood people advised me not to join big clubs but Cantona told me Ingwe had talked to him and asked me to join AFC,” added Kayci.
