Tusker FC youth graduate Jimmy Mbugua has hailed team skipper Eugene Asike as his role model after the lanky defender managed to make the switch from the junior team to the senior side last season which was his first in the top flight Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).In a one on one interview on the club’s social media channels, Mbugua revealed that he used to draw inspiration from Asike, who was named as the 2020/2021 FKFPL Defender of the Year, whose character and commitment provided the basis for him to finally link up with the senior side.“The role model in the team was Eugene Asike. When I was in the youth side he is the one I used to look up to. His character and commitment in games used to inspire me and give me courage,” the defender remarked.🗣️| Upclose and candid interview with defender Jimmy Mbugua, reflecting on his first full season. He talks of;◾️ Patience and waiting for his chance◾️ Watching and trying to emulate skipper Asike while in the Youth Team◾️ His best game last seasonhttps://t.co/4723zA0dDG— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 2, 2022 Additionally, the defender, who also mentioned Sofapaka’s Titus Achesa as his mentor, went on to express his delight at being given the chance to fully don the senior Tusker colours as he stated that the chance came way sooner than he had expected.“Honestly, I never expected it to come this early. I had waited for really long to get my chance and fortunately for me I got it when all the full backs had sustained an injury. I had to stay patient and finally it came. I knew that I had to give my best to convince the coach that I was capable of being in the team. I still have a long way to go and I just have to keep working even hard,” Mbugua noted.📅| We are all ready for 2022.This is how we begin our year, with a home tie against @BidcoUnited pic.twitter.com/WN9BCAglPH— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 2, 2022 Having failed to make it to the squad in their last game against Mathare United, Mbugua will be hoping for a feature when the Brewers take on Bidco United at Ruaraka Grounds on Wednesday 5 January 2022.