Tusker striker features in friendly as he nears return

Tusker FC striker Ibrahim Joshua made a big step towards his return from injury by featuring in Tusker’s friendly game against Kenyatta University on Wednesday.

Joshua has been out of action since February with an injury. He had to undergo surgery and has been on the recovery path ever since. Last week, he joined the rest of the team for training, giving coach Robert Matano a huge boost.

The Tanzanian had an interrupted 2022–23 season after picking up an injury in the opening game of the season against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu. His efforts to make a comeback were dealt several setbacks before he eventually went under the knife in June and focused on his recovery.

"Ibra had some 10 minutes to start off his step-by-step integration back to the first team in this morning's friendly match against Kenyatta University," the Brewers posted on social media.

His return to action gives Coach Matano one more attacking option. The tactician now has five out-and-out strikers at his disposal. The five are Eric Otieno, Eric Kapaito, Eric Mmata, Deogratious Ojok, and Ibrahim.

The Brewers pumped five goals past the Hard Nuts at the Ruaraka grounds. Otieno, Kapaito, Eric Zakayo, and birthday boys James Kibande and Ugandan Ojok scored the goals for the Robert Matano-led team.

The Brewers have started the season relatively well, picking up four points in their opening two games. They started with a 1-0 win over Bandari in Mombasa before settling for a one-all draw with the Kariobangi Sharks at Ruaraka.

On Saturday, the Brewers travel to Kakamega, where they will play the Kakamega Homeboyz on Saturday afternoon.

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