Having attended trails at Belgian giants KAA Gent, Kariobangi Sharks forward Paul Odhiambo has revealed that speed and height are among the key attributes scouts and teams from Europe look at.The Dagoretti High School alumnus recently had unsuccessful trials at Gent before returning to the country to sign for 2018 FKF Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks.Gracious Okumu gifts Kenyan youngster expensive boots during Gent trialsThe former Sunrise Football Academy center forward spent a month in Belgium and featured in a number of games for the club’s U18 side as well as the U23 side.Odhiambo noted that for certain key positions such as the center back and center forward roles, height and speed are a must-have if you are to make it Europe.##NAJAVA_MECA_6745602##“Scouts and teams in Europe mostly look for speed and height especially if you are center back or a center forward height is very important,” said Odhiambo.The forward did not however leave Belgium empty-handed as Kenyan international Joseph Okumu who is on the books of Gent gifted him Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite FG boots reported to be worth around Ksh. 33,137.Odhiambo also opened up on how he stumped upon the chance of having trials with Gent with his current head coach William Muluya playing a part in the move.Former Dagoretti High School striker on the verge of sealing move to Belgium“I was playing a certain tournament in Jamhuri High School and coach (William) Muluya came with his videographer and took clips of me.The clips were then sent to someone in Europe called Dirk and that is how I got a chance to have trials at Gent,” added Odhiambo.
