Johnston Omurwa did not expect to be named Kenya captain against South Sudan in a friendly at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.
The Wazito FC defender skippered the team to a 1-0 win over their neighbours, with Elvis Rupia scoring the lone goal in the 75th minute from a Danson Namasaka assist.
The defender has now revealed how he felt after learning of his responsibility.
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"To be honest, it was an amazing feeling that I cannot explain," Omurwa told Goal on Sunday.
"The coach [Jacob Ghost Mulee] named the starting line-up before saying I will lead the team.