FKF Premier League side Tusker FC have on Friday confirmed the exits of two of their players; Jackson Macharia and goalkeeper Michael Wanjala, as the club continues with its off-season overhaul that comes at the back-end of them going without a piece of silverware last season.The duo join the pair of Kevin Monyi and Ugandan Kalos Kirenge who were on Thursday confirmed by the club to have gone through the exit doors at Ruaraka.##NAJAVA_MECA_7397933##On Macharia’s exit, the club wrote: “A long time servant of the club, diligent, hardworking and a motivating senior figure in the team, Jackson Macharia, leaves the club. A legend in his own right, we thank Masha for his time; seven years and nine months. All the best in your new adventure ‘dreader’.”🚨 | A long time servant of the club, diligent, hardworking and a motivating senior figure in the team, Jackson Macharia, leaves the club.A legend in his own right, we thank Masha for his time; seven years and nine months.All the best in your new adventure ‘dreader’ pic.twitter.com/eixR0rt3wc— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 28, 2023 A ‘legend’ could be the word to describe Macharia at Tusker, with the attacking midfielder serving the club coming out of his former club -Thika United – from 2016, to leading the team to a league and cup double in 2016, as well as being part of the team that won the FKF Premier League in the 2020/2021 season.“I want to thank the team, from the brand, management, coaches and my fellow players for the past seven years I have been at Tusker FC,” Macharia was quoted on the club’s social media handles. “I am who I am today because of this club and I want to sincerely pay gratitude where it is due. I have enjoyed every moment, from the 2016 double season to our league winning run in 2021. It is time for me to seek a fresh challenge and I want to wish the club all the best in the new season. Thank you Tusker FC, forever in my heart.”FKF set to introduce Women’s National Super LeagueMacharia, who last March signed a one year extension at the club, had been a key piece for Robert Matano and with stints as club captain, was named Tusker’s player of the month in February 2021 after scoring three goals in wins over Wazito, Nzoia Sugar and Posta Rangers.The Kenyan international was also among six players shortlisted for the 2020/2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League Midfielder of the Year award.🚨 | Goalkeeper Michael Wanjala will leave the club after four seasons. He arrived just before the 2019-20 season from Bungoma Superstars. Mike played a crucial role as we clinched the title in the 2020-21 season.All the best Mike in your new adventure! pic.twitter.com/cQ1m02h5Bn— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 28, 2023 On the other hand, Wanjala exits the club after four seasons – joining the lot before the 2019-20 season from Bungoma Superstars.Despite having to stick behind goalkeepers Patrick Matasi and recently Brian Bwire, Wanjala played a crucial role as Tusker clinched the title in the 2020-21 season.
