AFC Leopards midfielder Saad Musa epitomises resilience as he has had to overcome niggly injuries to return to the scoresheet for the first time in four years.The midfielder scored the lone goal as AFC Leopards pulled a huge upset on Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions Tusker in the opening round of 2021/2022 season.The victory rekindled Ingwe’s dead hopes of staging a respectable campaign this season as a debilitating FIFA ban on recruitment of new players exerts pressure on the twelve-time Kenyan champions. Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Musa was ecstatic after bagging his first goal in AFC Leopards colours since joining back in July 2018 from Thika United.FULL TIME WHAT A WIN 🔥🔥🔥🔥AFC Leopards 1 Tusker FC 0⚽️ Saad Muosa #OursForever#INGWE pic.twitter.com/CMvMB1nn73— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) September 26, 2021 “It has a good feeling to be back on the scoresheet, I thank God because I have been really working hard to get a chance to play and I took advantage of the playing time. I hope to get more chances in future,”“I have had no luck with injuries in the past, I picked up injuries in the past two preseasons. I’ve had a hairline fracture, hamstring and a knee injury,” said Musa.The last competitive goal for the South Sudanese international was back in December 2017 when Thika United edged Ushuru FC in the Promotion/Relegation playoffs.CLUB UPDATE Our next Football Kenya Federation Premier League match will be played on 16th October at Utalii Sports Ground against @KCBFootballMeanwhile the club will be holding a fundraiser on 30th September 2021 (tomorrow) at United Kenya Club #OursForever pic.twitter.com/MO97HB9tvX— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) September 29, 2021 Injuries have meant that the last start for the 25-year-old came in the 1-0 loss to Wazito FC, a game that he was subbed off after just 40 minutes of play and replaced by Marvin Nabwire. The former Nairobi City Stars midfielder opened up on his season targets and thanked the club for sticking by him during his injury-laden spell. 5856839##NAJAVA_MECA_5856839##“I want to score at least 10 goals this season and help the team have a good campaign then we can see what comes after,”“I also want to thank AFC Leopards because maybe if I was in another team I would have already been axed but they know what I can provide and what scoring is just giving back thanks to the club,” added Musa.
