Boost for Tusker as frenetic forward returns

Reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL) champions Tusker FC have been handed a boost ahead of the new campaign following the timely return of Ibrahim Joshua.

The striker was involved on Friday morning as the Brewers saw off National Super League (NSL) side Murang'a Seal 4-3 in a pre-season friendly match at Ruaraka Grounds.

The former Keita Gold player had been sidelined with injury as the team continued with their pre-season preparations, and only resumed full training earlier this week.

Ibrahim Joshua delighted to top goal charts at Tusker

His absence was a concern for Tusker's tactician Robert Matano who was forced to field makeshift options upfront when his side played fellow FKFPL side Ulinzi Stars at Ruaraka on Thursday.

The Tanzanian import scored 11 goals in the league for Tusker in his maiden season in the Kenyan top-flight scene, scoring about 28 per cent of the side's total goals.

His exploits for Tusker saw him handed his first call up to the Tanzanian national football side, Taifa Stars and went on to make his debut in a friendly match against the Central African Republic in March.

Ibra on cloud nine after making Taifa Stars debut

He had a successful first season in Kenya, bagging two titles to his name - the Premier League title and the FKF Super Cup - on top of earning his maiden national team call up.