Former KCB midfielder Kelvin Etemesi has opened up on his decision to leave the FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) for South Africa’s top flight, revealing that the desire to challenge himself outside his comfort zone and pursue bigger career opportunities influenced his move.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe box-to-box midfielder completed a surprise deadline-day switch from the Bankers to Marumo Gallants last month, bringing an end to his spell in the Kenyan top flight.Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, the former Nairobi City Stars talisman explained that moving to the Premier Soccer League was a deliberate career decision, aimed at testing himself at a higher level, while gaining greater exposure.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945933##“The move to the PSL has been a great step for my career. The league is very competitive, professional, the intensity, the facilities and the exposure are on another level,” Etemesi said. “I chose the PSL because it's one of the best leagues in Africa, and it's a platform that can open doors to bigger opportunities. I also wanted to challenge myself outside my comfort zone.”Etemesi becomes the latest Kenyan to make the move to South Africa’s elite division, joining a growing contingent of compatriots seeking to establish themselves in one of Africa’s most competitive leagues.Harambee Stars defender to play under new coach at Polish clubHe follows Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah, who is with AmaZulu, goalkeeper Ian Otieno, who turns out for Richards Bay, and defender Brian Mandela, who features for Orbit College.Having made the transition from the FKFPL to the PSL, Etemesi says his adaptation at Gallants has been smooth, with his new teammates and the technical bench playing a key role in helping him settle.Harambee Stars striker completes switch to new English club“Adaptation has been good. My teammates and the technical bench at Marumo Gallants have welcomed me well, so I'm settling in quickly. I'm focused on working hard, getting game time, and making my family and Kenya proud,” he added.Although yet to make his senior Harambee Stars debut, the 26-year-old remains determined to earn his place in the national team through consistent performances in South Africa.New Tusker striker makes promise ahead of team's CAF Confederation Cup home tieEtemesi received a call-up to Kenya’s provisional squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), but did not make the final team. His move to the PSL now presents him with another platform to stake his claim for international recognition.“My goal is to perform consistently here and keep pushing for the national team,” he stated.Etemesi has already made an encouraging start to life in South Africa. He made his debut against TS Galaxy on 25 August, just hours after sealing his move, playing the full minutes in a 3-2 defeat, before starting again against Polokwane City, where he played 85 minutes in a 2-2 draw.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How former FKF PL star forward is taking the South African league by stormWith two starts already under his belt, the midfielder will now look to establish himself as a key figure at Gallants, and use his South African adventure as a springboard for the bigger opportunities he envisaged when making the move.