Harambee Stars international Frank Odhiambo has been included in the Djurgarden’s matchday squad that has been tasked with ensuring the team safely advances to the third round of the Uefa Europa Conference League.On Wednesday night, the Swedish outfit will welcome Croatian opponents Rijeka at Tele2 Arena in the return tie of their second round fixture with Odhiambo’s side in the driving seat with a 2-1 lead accrued from the first leg.In order for Djurgarden to advance, they only need to ensure the second leg game ends in a barren draw to safely secure their spot in third round of the competition.Heading into the game, head coach Thomas Lageröf expects a tough challenge in the do or die fixture but has backed his side to come through the tie together with the support of their home fans.“We don’t think Rijeka will be as passive as they were in the opening game last time, but that remains to be seen. We always try to be prepared for all types of match scenarios but also know that we are very strong at home and that there will be good crowd pressure.##NAJAVA_MECA_6528229##So our ambition is to step out and do a really good Djurgård match, that’s usually the key – we have a strong squad where everyone is involved and contributing and it will be important on Thursday that everyone does what it takes, regardless of what Rijeka brings,” Lageröf is quoted on the team’s portal.In the game, Odhiambo, who is yet to make a competitive debut for the team since his January 2022 move from record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be hoping to replicate Collins Sichenje who got his first start for AIK on Wednesday as the team advanced to the third round following an epic comeback against Vorskla Poltava.Sichenje makes debut in style as AIK come from behind to advance to UECL third roundThe match kicks off at 2000EAT.
