Hardly hours after unveiling former Gor Mahia centre back Charles Momanyi champions Tusker have strengthened their squad further by completing the acquisition of the Tanzanian duo of Kalos Protus Kirenge and Ibrahim Joshua who have penned two-year contracts.The 27-year old Kirenge joins the Ruaraka based club from Namungo FC, one of last season’s Tanzanian representative in continental football while Joshua was poached from second-tier side Ken Gold FC.Kirenge, during his brief unveiling at the club offices said he was angling at helping the club to retain the league crown they toasted last weekend at the Rauraka grounds.📸| Ibrahim Joshua, karibu nyumbani.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/hj7cyZ08Z5— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) August 27, 2021 “I am really pleased to have joined the team. This is another step in the right direction in my career because this is a bigger challenge in a new league. I am looking forward to the next two years at the club and my target is to do the best for the team and help them move another step. It would be amazing to win the league in my first season,” he said on the club’s official portal.Joshua on the other hand promised to bring his rich goal scoring form to the club having scored 21 goals in 19 games across all competitions for Ken Gold.Momanyi ready for new challenge after joining Tusker“I have felt at home since the first day I arrived here and I can’t wait to get started. The people are warm and my new teammates have welcomed me in a great manner. I look forward to continuing my scoring form with the club,” said the forward on the club website.📸| Kalos Protus Kirenge, 27, sure enjoyed his first day at the club.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/d5c4Xqy8Om— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) August 27, 2021 The club chairman Dan Aduda revealed that they went for two foreigners’ courtesy of their experience with Kirenge’s profile appearing more attractive by virtue of playing in the continental inter-club second tier tournament. “We are glad to be making two other quality additions to the squad. Kirenge played in the CAF Confederation Cup last season and that experience will be vital for us. It is also a great thing for the team that we are adding in another great goal poacher.” the administrator was quoted on the portal.Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer Charles Obiny added that they shipped the two under recommendations from coach Robert Matano.“These are players who we have had an eye on for a while and the coach has been very precise about getting them on board. We are optimistic that they will be a great addition to the team.” he said.The brewers are expected to unveil more players in due course.
