Menengai Oilers winger Glacious Owino has credited former teammate Dennis Abukuse for inspiring the confidence that has propelled him to the top of the National 7s Circuit scoring charts.Owino has been one of the standout performers of the circuit, enjoying a particularly impressive run in the opening legs.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe lit up the second leg in Kisumu, finishing the tournament as both the top try scorer and overall leading points scorer.His fine form continued at the Kabeberi 7s, where he completed a back-to-back feat by once again claiming the top try Scorer and top points Scorer awards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9928328##The performances have placed Owino firmly in the race for the individual circuit honours.He currently has 12 tries and 84 points, sitting just behind Kabras Sugar’s Rayvon Ambale at the top of the charts.For Owino, however, his breakthrough has been built less on a change in approach and more on hard work, consistency and the opportunity to play regularly.“I love playing 7s, and Oilers is a team that has allowed young players to play. Coming here has given me a lot of motivation, especially from Dennis Abukuse, who kept encouraging me to believe in myself and reminding me that, with time, everything would be okay,” Owino said.Abukuse was Owino’s teammate at Menengai Oilers before leaving the club to join Westshore RFC in Canada.Why Strathmore Leos will feature at Embu 7s despite relegationHis influence, however, has remained with Owino, who has taken the encouragement to heart as he continues to establish himself as one of the circuit’s leading players.The increased playing time has also played a significant role in allowing Owino to showcase his ability.“There is nothing different that I have done this season. It has just been hard work and getting enough playing time. That has helped me get into the game more and allowed people to see what I can do, unlike in previous seasons,” he added.His performances have not gone unnoticed, with his family also following his progress closely.“I almost gave up” – Eddy Wambugu opens up on injury that nearly ended his careerAfter his heroics at the Dala 7s, Owino’s sister, Emmaculate Nganya, was the first person he shared the good news with.“The first person I told the good news after my heroics at the Dala 7s was my sister, Emmaculate Nganya. She has been very supportive throughout this journey and has been following me keenly. In fact, she was the one who called me to congratulate me after my good performance,” he said.With Oilers also chasing success as a team, Owino is eager to translate his individual form into silverware.Daystar Falcons captain opens up on toughest moment during injury rehabilitationThe Oilers have set their sights on going all the way, and the winger believes they have what it takes to win a final.They are yet to win a final after falling to Kabras RFC in the Dala 7s final.“We can win a final because we are capable. They say everything starts from the ground and builds all the way up. We are here to win,” Owino said.