Young age, poor background to blame for our stars’ failure ‘majuu’

K'Ogalo striker George 'Blackberry' Odhiambo (right) returned to the KPL after a disastrous spell abroad

The silent return of footballers Dan Sserunkuma, George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo, Francis Kahata, Francis Ouma, Edwin Lavatsa and Jacob Keli, from their fruitless sojourns abroad did not surprise many.

Their failure to shine abroad is sure proof that success at home and abroad are two different things altogether. Several factors come into play. Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars player Peter Dawo had a taste of it in 1988, when he joined Arab Contractors — it was no cakewalk for a man who triumphed back at home. It happens to many footballers worldwide.