Kenyan international winger Paul were has arrived in the country ready for the second leg of the 2017 African cup of nations qualifier clash against guinea Bissau that is slated for Sunday.
The plane carrying the Greece based player landed at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport shortly after mid night.
Were Missed out on the first leg of the qualifier slated for today at the Estadio 24 de Setembro, due to passport issues.
“I have been using my passport in Europe and with my team traveling everywhere, my passport got full. And with this I couldn’t enter Guinea Bissau”Were told Soka25east.com
The player is upbeat hoping to represent the team on Sunday in Nairobi when stars hosts Guinea Bissau in the return leg.
“Am glad to be here, I can’t wait to play for my country. The passport issue locked me out of the first leg, but I believe the team will beat the hosts today”Were added.
The team under the stewardship of coach Stanley Okumbi is hoping to snatch an away win.
“Kenyans should be patient, they should support the new office. It’s not easy because we know Kenyans want fast results” said Were
“As the players we believe in ourselves and we shall achieve our dream of playing in the African cup of nations finals” said an optimistic Were
Fc Kalloni where the player turns up, has already been relegated Greece top flight league, with three matches to the end of the season.
With issues in Greece proving to be difficult, the striker is hopeful, that he will get a new deal soon.
“There are challenges, with my team already axed. But for me this has been a great opportunity and a stepping stone. I have played 12 Games since arriving at FC Kalloni, and that is very good for my CV”
Fc Kaloni lost 3-0 to PAOK last Sunday, leaving them at the bottom of the 16 team’s super league on 15 points after 26 outings.
Before heading to Greece Were was in South Africa where he played for Club Amazulu which was as well relegated.
Paul Were scored the solitary goal when Kenya drew away with Congo Brazzaville 1-1 in the first 2017 Afcon qualifier.
