David Owino in action as Kenya destroy Libya
Kenya beat Libya 3-0 in a friendly match played in the Tunisian capital of Tunis on Wednesday evening. In action playing a defensive midfield role was David Owino.
Harambee stars took the lead in the 5th minute via a Dennis Oliech spot kick that resulted from a foul on Humphrey Mieno. Oliech was on target again 8 minutes later when he collected a cross from Francis Kahata and converted. Stars led 2-0 at halftime.
Libya piled pressure and camped in the stars half for long periods during the second half to no avail. Paul Were scored the third goal against the run of play in the 80th to seal the score.
Other Kogalo players Rama Salim, Paul Kiongera and Kevin Omondi started the game on the substitutes bench.
David Owino earning international experience at the defensive midfield position is a good thing as it provides Gor Mahia with options in an area where the team has no depth.
Despite being a friendly, it was an important win for Kenya as it will help their FIFA ranking. Kenya are ranked 127th whereas Libya are inexplicably ranked 47th in the world. A win over a highly ranked team should help Kenya.
It has also been reported that Belgian/Algerian coach Adel Amrouche will soon be taking over from James Nandwa as stars coach. However there has been no confirmation from FKF. MacDonald Mariga missed the game because according to him, FKF have not fully refunded him for the money he spent on air tickets previously.
Down memory lane
Kenya had never beaten Libya in the last four attempts. Libya won three and drew one. The last time Kenya beat Libya was 1983 when a goal from James Ouma “Jacaranda” gave Kenya a 1-0 win in an Olympic qualifier at City stadium. Current Gor Mahia assistant coach Bobby Ogolla played in that game as did fellow Gor Mahia defender Peter Otieno “Bassanga”.
Libya won the return leg, beating stars 2-0 in Tripoli. Ogolla who was the anchor of the stars defense in those days was sorely missed in that game as has been noted by goalkeeper Mahmoud Abbas. Some team-mates accused Abbas of having been bribed by the Libyans since he gave away two very easy goals. One of the goals was a backpass from Bassanga which Abbas mishandled. Abbas vehemently denied the accusation and at one point quit the national team before being prevailed upon to return.
Sserunkuma scores on Cranes debut
Gor Mahia striker Dan Ssserunkuma started his international career with a bang scoring Uganda’s second goal and providing the assist for the first goal in a friendly match against Rwanda in Kigali. The game ended 2-2. The first Rwanda goal was scored by Meddie Kagere who was once a target of Gor Mahia.
Well done David Owino and Dan ‘Flava’ Sserunkuma
Harambee stars fans needed something to celebrate. Of late it has been miserable. Hata Burundi tu.
Owino Dave can learn some things by watching Victor Wanyama Mugubi.
Davy is a committed, composed and non argumentative player he has the potential to scale up the ladder.
At least something to report home on H/Stars. but what really impresses me is how we track down our Gor players when they are on National duties. When we pick them out and their contributions, to me it continues to awaken their accountability to the National Team and to the Club.I think this is a good thing and may we continue to make mention of them.
David Owino will go far if he puts more effort the guy is good,actually if u see him play he plays just like Mugabe Victor.Lets wish him well
Dave has always been good and only those who knows like me do not like when he is being substituted like Loga did and we conceeded almost immediately. Dave is a top class player and if he goes for trial in any team in europe he will not comeback like others. I think he is the best defender that we cannot afford to loose.Lets hope that what Nandwa sees in him is what Loga will always see in him.
Excellent performance; keep up.
Davy played as a right back n not a defensive mid nevertheless he is the best utility player around n should always b considered 4 HS since he can b used in several positions
Always my player
maybe he can be our new austin oduor coz he has the eye for ball and is never a rough player. keep it up dave study alesandro nesta and u will know where u belong.
WERE the INGWE “Ball dancer” scored a classIC goal for Harambee stars against the run of play. Why did you edit the word CLASSIC in the item above?
iri you may talk and hate all you want, but gor remains the only team in this region to have lifted a continental cup, you may write all the nuisance but you WILL never achieve that, 1987, the mighty KOGALO.
HE IS A GREAT MAN VERY POLITE AND HE KWONS WHAT IS DOES IN THE FIELD