Free-agent James Mazembe is putting in an extra shift in training to see his return to the Harambee Stars set up after he was overlooked in the recent squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.Despite finishing with the most assists in the season (11), Mazembe failed to earn a call up in the final 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt and Togo.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Mazembe revealed that he was not disappointed not to be included in the latest National Team squad but will work hard to be included in subsequent call ups. Full of barnstorming runs on the flanks, James Mazembe was a live wire today.He managed 2 assists and a goal.#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/NOeFTvm6Fr— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) July 17, 2021 “I will work hard to return to the squad, I cannot give up on the Harambee Stars chance because it is every player’s dream to represent their nation, I will continue pushing until that opportunity comes once again,”“I’m not disappointed not to be selected to the squad, I know that the players who were called up have quality and will represent the team well but I will continue working to become a regular in the squad,” said Mazembe.In the opening World Cup qualifier against Uganda, Jacob Ghost Mulee’s charges put up an uninspiring performance and clearly lack creativity upfront to break down the Uganda sturdy defense.Having ended his three-year association at Sharks, Mazembe highlighted the positives he picked up at the club and highlighted the reason for his impeccable season. ⭐|Your player of the week for Matchday 26 is James Mazembe of @k_sharksfc #BKPL pic.twitter.com/RJpWp0Jx50— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) July 19, 2021 “I learned how to become a professional footballer, to be independent and being a leader, I really learned a lot from the players who were in the team,”“I had a good season for me because the team that we were building finally gelled and I was able to have a better understanding of my teammates after playing together for a while,” added Mazembe.
