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AFCON: Gamble pays off for Gor Mahia midfielder Philemon Otieno

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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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