Kenyan international Eugene Asike has expressed his gratitude to the entire Tusker FC fraternity following his move to the Swedish third side IF Karlstad Fotboll.The defender joins the side on a one and half year contract and will be tasked with helping the team make their way up the Swedish tiers to the top flight, something that he says he is ready to give his best to help the team achieve.Official: Tusker captain moves to Swedish third-tier side Karlstad IFThe reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League defender of the year skippered the Brewers to their 12 league title last year, his second title with the club having won again in 2016 as Tusker won the double.In his parting shot, Asike cited many instances that have been learning points for him with Tusker but notably singled out continental action experience as something that has made him a better player and believes contributed a lot to his move.He further noted that his ascendancy to captainship also played a great role, giving him more responsibilities at the club where he learnt to embrace a winning mentality in everything.Tusker FC announce the departure of team captain Eugene Asike who joins Swedish third tier side IF Karlstad.The skipper scooped the defender of the year award in the 20/21 season after leading the Brewer’s to their 12th title📸 Tusker#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/NXDYR4lbGv— Ochi (@soo_ochieng) April 18, 2022 The defender’s messageI have had a good time at Tusker FC over the last six years. There have been ups and downs but looking back, the good memories overwhelm the bad memories. I have had a good time at the club and developed as a player. Being given the captaincy also gave me more responsibilities and I want to say thank you to the entire Tusker family. Looking back, 2016 was a good year because we won the double, but for me last season was the best for me. Leading the team to the title as a captain and also being named as the defender of the tear was the highlight of my time here at Tusker.I have learnt to have a winning mentality in everything. This is a winning team and every game we have to win and don’t settle for less. I have gained that mentality not just on the field but also in my life outside football. I have to win in everything.I am moving to Sweden to play for Karlstad and I have signed a one and a half year contract. Their ambition is to move up to the top tier and I want to go there and give my best. The work has already began for me.Being here has given me the opportunity to play and improve. Playing in the Champions League and Confederation Cup have also made me better and I believe that is where I was spotted. I have been on trials here and there but I believe this is the best time for me to accept a new challenge, go there and do my best.I just want to say thank you to the Tusker family for all the six years I have been here. They have supported me in good and bad times and always shown me love from the brand, the executive, technical bench, players and fans. I want to say thank you and I will always be the team’s number on fan wherever I will be.I want to wish them all the best and I believe that I will come back here one day in a different capacity, maybe as a coach, who knows?
