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AFCON: Gamble pays off for Gor Mahia midfielder Philemon Otieno

Harambee Stars Philemon Otieno in the match against Ghana during African Cup of Nations Qualifier match at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani. Sept 8, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

What started off a gamble to play at the right-back position has paid off for Philemon Otieno, who has won a place in the Harambee Stars squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.

Otieno, a natural midfielder, was forced to play in the right-back position following injuries to Karim Nzigiyimana who has since left the club and Wellington Ochieng.

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