Timothy Odhiambo, one of Kenya’s most prolific goalkeepers, has boldly stated that Kenya will secure itself a ticket in the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games.
The Ulinzi Stars custodian is among the players who will be tasked with the responsibility of searching for the ever elusive ticket when Kenya kicks off her campaign against Sudan in the Afcon U23 cum Olympic qualifiers.
“The senior team has qualified for Afcon, and recently the women’s team went to the Awcon. So now it is our time to fly the Kenyan flag and I trust that with the team we have, this is achievable.
“Being in the national team from the U20 level has really helped me and for the trust by the coaches who have picked me throughout, I take this as a chance to pay back and I know as a team, with unity and friendship we have, qualifying for the Afcon U23 and 2020 Olympic Games are very achievable targets.”
Odhiambo has had a gradual growth, starting with the U20 squad and now with the U23 side, even though the ultimate dream is to break to the senior rank-Harambee Stars.
“It motivates me a lot to know that there’s a top coach out there who believes in my ability and I can say I have enjoyed good mentorship from my club coach and the national team coach as well. This, I consider another great opportunity to keep growing as a keeper,”
The team, under the tutelage of Francis Kimanzi is expected to report to camp on March 11 ahead of the clash against Sudan nine days later.