Highly rated Kenyan midfielder Kante reflects on impressive full league debut

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FKFPL Highly rated Kenyan midfielder Kante reflects on impressive full league debut

Festus Chuma 10:00 - 13.12.2023

Tusker FC midfielder Collins Otieno reflects on impressive full debut, eyes success in upcoming match against Bidco at SportPesa Arena.

Tusker FC midfielder Collins 'Kante' Otieno has shared his thoughts on completing his first full game since earning promotion to the senior team.

The 19-year-old sensation, affectionately christened 'Kante' for his physique reminiscent of former Chelsea's midfield maestro, made the leap from the youth team to the senior squad in September 2022.

Otieno, who has been turning heads with his talent and work ethic, spoke candidly as his team prepares for their next challenge after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Posta Rangers last Sunday.

"I feel I played well due to how I performed. Lately, I have been coming on in the second half, but my performance has been good," he noted, highlighting his growing confidence on the pitch.

"It motivated me a lot to put more effort into playing the full 90 minutes. The competition within the team makes me work hard so that I can fit into that midfield," he added, underscoring the fierce competition for spots in Tusker FC's talented midfield.

The intense clash between Tusker FC and Posta Rangers unfolded at Tusker's home ground, the Ruaraka Grounds, and ended in a disspointing draw.

Looking ahead to their upcoming match against Bidco United at the SportPesa Arena in Murang'a on Wednesday, Otieno expressed optimism about his team's prospects.

"As a team, we have trained well, and if we play well, we will come out of the game victorious," he concluded.

The catch-up game between Tusker FC and Bidco was initially scheduled for November 29 but was rescheduled to December 13 due to a lack of a suitable match venue.

Originally intended to take place at the Kasarani Annex on a Saturday, the match was later canceled, leaving both teams eager to prove their mettle.

As things stand on the league table, Robert Matano's Brewers currently occupy the 12th position with 16 points earned from 14 games. Bidco, on the other hand, stands strong in the tenth position with a four-point advantage over Tusker FC. 

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