From rising star to football phenom: Caleb Olilo's journey with Posta Rangers shines bright!

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FKFPL From rising star to football phenom: Caleb Olilo's journey with Posta Rangers shines bright!

Festus Chuma 20:00 - 30.06.2023

The Posta Rangers' winger reflects on his growth as a player and sets sights on a goal-filled future.

In the fast-paced world of Kenyan football, there are few names that have garnered as much attention and admiration as Caleb Olilo. 

The talented winger has been making waves since joining Posta Rangers two seasons ago, and his impact on the team's performance has been undeniable. 

With his blistering speed, technical finesse, and ability to create opportunities, Olilo has emerged as a rising star in the FKF Premier League. 

In an exclusive interview, Olilo opens up about his journey, goals, and aspirations, while his coach, John Kamau, offers valuable insights into his potential.

Since joining the Mailmen, Olilo's experience has been nothing short of remarkable. The team's culture has left a lasting impression on the young winger.

"The positivity around, work ethic, and teamwork is top-notch," Olilo reflects. "Our preparation towards games is intense, which shows what we want to achieve is never far from sight," he said.

As a winger, Olilo set specific goals for himself at the beginning of the 2022/2023 FKF Premier League season, aiming to influence the team's performance through goals and assists.

Reflecting on his personal achievements, Olilo humbly acknowledged that the season fell short compared to his previous accomplishments.

"We had a fair season since we still have a lot of room for improvement, considering the amount of talent and ambition the team has," he noted.

Despite personal setbacks, Posta Rangers showcased a solid performance in the 2022/2023 season. Olilo described the season as fair, emphasizing the team's potential for improvement due to the abundance of talent and ambition within the camp. Notably, the team dominated in important matches and secured points against formidable opponents, proving their capabilities on the field.

"We played big games in which we dominated and snatched points from the big boys of this season. That shows that the camp has all that it takes," Olilo proudly stated.

Looking ahead to the next season, Olilo acknowledged the team's strengths and areas for improvement. The key area in which Posta Rangers excelled was creating dominance through their unique style of play.

With an able technical bench guiding them, Olilo expressed the team's collective ambition for greatness, aspiring to influence their performance through more goals and victories in the upcoming season.

Posta Rangers coach John Kamau echoed Olilo's sentiments, recognizing the player's offensive prowess and technical execution.

"He is a good offensive-minded player, but the only thing I would challenge him with is to score goals," Coach Kamau remarked. "In terms of technical execution and tactical understanding of the game, he is a superb player."

It is clear that coach Kamau believes in Olilo's abilities and potential to become an even more formidable force in Kenyan football.

As a versatile winger, Olilo possesses the ability to influence the game with his precise passes, explosive speed, and clinical finishing.

Off the field, Olilo maintains a humble and down-to-earth demeanor, earning the respect and admiration of his teammates and fans.

Despite his rising star status, he remains focused on continuous improvement, recognizing that there is always more to learn and achieve.