Making your senior debut for a top club is a dream every youngster harbors but it might be a nerve-shredding moment with AFC Leopards defender Eric Mbithe suffering the same fate.AFC Leopards star facing seven months in the sidelinesMbithe was handed his maiden Ingwe appearance in the 2-1 win over KCB on Sunday as he slotted in at left-back with Washington Munene pushed inside in the centre back role.The changes were effected after Kaycie Odhiambo who has been a revelation in his debut season for the club suffered a long term knee injury.Mbithe admitted that he had to battle anxiety as he made his debut but he quickly grew into the game after a string of successful passes and tackles.“I really felt good being in the starting eleven for the first time, but it came with a lot of anxiety, it was a dream come true. I felt a little bit pressured in the first 10 minutes but after getting a number of tackles and passes right I got into the game,” he told the club’s media.With a mass exodus experienced at the club in the off-season transfer window and a transfer ban before the start of the campaign, Ingwe has had to rely on youngsters who have punched above their weight.Oduor: Omune goal changed the dynamics of the gameMbithe also lauded his head coach, Patrick Aussems who handed him time to polish up on his weaknesses before finally giving him the nod.“Our coach Patrick Aussems has been very patient with us. This gave me enough time to work on my weakness,” added Mbithe.
