Nzoia Sugar FC pair Hassan Beja and Joseph Mwangi are happy to be part of the national team set-up after what has been a breakthrough season for the young pair at the Bungoma-based club.The two are part of coach Engin Firat’s provisional national team squad that will play Iraq in a friendly match in Tehran in nine days’ time. They will be hoping to be part of the traveling squad that leaves the country two days before the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_7108285##Mwangi and Beja have been in sensational form for the millers. Mwangi in particular has been inspirational, scoring nine goals from midfield. Beja has been one of the most in-form wingers in the league, causing defenders problems down the left flank.In an interview with FKF media, the two expressed their happiness at earning call-ups to the national team. For Beja, it is a dream come true to finally be included in the country’s best, and he wants to become a mainstay in the setup.”I’m happy to be called to the national team for the first time. However, as a young player, this is the beginning of the big journey ahead. Playing for the national team is the desire of every footballer, and I promise to work hard so that I can feature in as many games as possible,” Beja said.On his part, Mwangi is happy to be training with big names in Kenyan football, and he says they have inspired him. He is also looking forward to playing overseas in the future.”So far, so good. Most of these stars I’ve been seeing on TV, and now I have a chance to train with them. Some of them we’ve played against in the league; they’ve gone to foreign leagues and are now back, and they motivate us; they make us want to experience the same,” he stated.Gor Mahia’s desperate talks with former Mali goalkeeper Adama Keita hit a snag
