Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje has revealed how Timothy Ouma's arrival at Charlton Athletic has helped ease his adaptation to English football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two Kenyans are now reunited at the Championship club after growing up together.Ouma joined the Addicks during the summer on loan from Czech side Slavia Prague, giving the centre-back a familiar face around Sparrows Lane as he continues to establish himself in England.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##The two internationals have known each other since their youth, and Sichenje says having someone who speaks the same language and understands his journey has been a major boost."It has been a plus and a bonus for me. It has helped me a lot to have someone who speaks the same language," he said."I am trying to help him as much as possible so he can adapt to the group. It has been the best feeling for me to have Timothy here."Their reunion has also allowed the pair to experience something they could only have imagined when they were coming through the ranks together."It has been a dream come true, as it would be for everyone, to have someone you grew up with and now you are on the same football team. We try to motivate each other."STARS ABROAD: Kenyan makes debut in South African Premiership as Obiero features in EnglandWhile Ouma settles into his new surroundings, his compatriot is also enjoying renewed confidence after a frustrating end to last season.The Charlton defender spent the latter stages of the previous campaign on the sidelines, but after returning to contention, he says he is now feeling stronger and more comfortable with the demands of English football."It has been a long time, but now I feel better, and I feel good. I need to take confidence and momentum going forward."The time spent in England has also helped him become more composed in his approach."To be honest, I am more confident and calmer. I am used to English football now. I want to do my part whenever I am given the chance and help the team as much as possible," the former AFC Leopards defender told the Addicks media##NAJAVA_MECA_9915631##The defender was involved as Charlton secured an impressive 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday, coming on as a substitute as the Addicks held on for three valuable points.For a Championship side taking on Premier League opposition away from home, the result provided a significant lift ahead of another demanding fixture."It was a good game for the team and the club, and it is a good motivation for the next one. We are looking forward to it and giving our all," he said."It is hard for the team to go to away games. West Ham, you know, are a club of their calibre, and to get the three points was a real bonus for us. We keep working together, it is a long season and we need to stick together and help each other."Millions EPL clubs spend to develop one academy player and what Kenyan clubs can learnThat victory has now set up an even bigger test, with the Addicks travelling to north London this evening to face Tottenham Hotspur in the second round of the Carabao Cup.For the Kenyan, the opportunity to come up against Premier League opposition is one that needs little selling."It is going to be a good challenge and a good opportunity for ourselves against Premier League proven players. If we do everything right and follow what the coach says, and we fight for each other, anything is possible."The occasion carries particular significance for a player who has spent much of the past year working to regain his rhythm."Every child and every player dreams of these games. It is a game that comes with heaviness and pride."Kenya Police Bullets FC eye CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers semis against Top GirlsCharlton will also have a strong travelling support behind them, with the away allocation for the Tottenham tie sold out.The support at West Ham left a lasting impression on the squad, with the travelling fans making themselves heard despite being vastly outnumbered at the London Stadium."The Charlton fans are amazing. They did a great job at the West Ham game. You could hear them loud in front of the 60,000 fans. No matter how many come, we use their strength and we fight for them, because they deserve it."