Tusker winger Erick zakayo considers the 2021-2022 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season the toughest but he is glad that it had a happy ending.Tusker, against all odds fought resolutely up to the final round and were duly rewarded as their better goal difference than that of Kakamega Homeboyz who finished second saw them clinch the title last Sunday.Seven of our youth team players training with the senior team Erick Zakayo, James Mutua, Omar Bilali, Mario Kakai, Peter Ngugi, Ogana Silas and Benard Omollo. #TFC #ourfuture #Oneteamonedream pic.twitter.com/EMiZaZJWDO— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 10, 2019 Every Tusker player collected the winner’s medal and laid hands on the trophy with jubilation, but for Zakayo, the victory elicited mixed feelings owing to the challenges he faced at a personal level.The Kenyan international lost the strongest pillar in his life in December last year after his mother and number one fan Eunice Mbilia passed on.However, with pride, the youngster dedicated the medal to her for the support she afforded him in his career.##NAJAVA_MECA_6454010##Zakayo revealed that his mother would show up on match days and was always already to provide anything for his success on and off the pitch.“It was difficult season for me considering that I lost my dear mom in December last year. She would spare time to come and watch me play, supported and challenged me to exploit my potential to the fullest. She left such a void that no one can fill but I am happy that I returned to the team and worked hard for the second league medal that I dedicate to her, “he said.Former Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr rescues South African outfit from relegation, again!Zakayo who also thanked the Tusker FC family for offering him a shoulder to lean on during the difficult times further said his success on the pitch was a source of inspiration to his siblings who are still in school.The attacking midfielder who came through the Tusker Youth team system was part of the team that won the league in the 2020-2021 season.“My younger brothers who are also upcoming footballers are always happy for me whenever I win and I hope my latest victory will inspire them to work on their talents as well as in class,” he added.
