New Tusker FC signing John Byamukama credits fellow country-man and teammate Deogratious Ojok for his move to the 12 time FKF Premier League champions, after the striker some years back urged him to tag alongside him in Kenya.The 28 year old was part of the five new signings unveiled by the Brewers on Friday 5 August by club head coach Robert Matano, expected to feature for the side in the next season.📸 | From the Pearl of Africa, the land of matoke, ba ssebo and ba nyabo…He started his football in Bumate FC, moved to Tooro United and later Express FC, before concluding last season at Gaddafi FC.Ladies and gentlemen, John ‘Toki’ Byamukama.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/WOjyx5Lzqn— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) August 4, 2023 The other new faces were; James Kibande, Fabian Adikiny, Edwin Simiyu and Joseph Mwangi.“Oh yes. He is a good friend of mine who we enjoyed some time with in the Ugandan league,” Byamukama – commonly known as Toki – said of his relationship with Ojok. “He has in the past told me good things about Tusker and thanks to my agent, we made it happen.”Having made a single appearance for his country and helped his former side Express FC clinch the CECAFA Club Championships a season ago, his move to Tusker isn’t just about luck, but one that he worked for in his ever-growing career.##NAJAVA_MECA_7413056##“It has been a good journey,” he said, recounting his early days out of Friends of Soccer Academy in Uganda at the age of eight. “I’ve had to go through the ranks in the Ugandan League, going from FUFA Division 2 side Bumate FC, Tooro to my last two clubs – Express and recently with Gadaffi FC.“Being patient has been key, and I believe with an opportunity to now move out of the country, a huge platform to succeed awaits, as I look to expand my wings to Europe.”On joining Tusker, a club he has surprisingly been admiring for years, he said: “I am very delighted and excited to play with one of the biggest clubs in East Africa. I have been training with the guys for two weeks now and the feeling around is just great. Getting to interact with some teammates that I have met before like Brian Bwire and Michael Kibwage has been special for me. I can’t wait to add more to this winning side.”🗣️ | Byamukama speaks for the first time after being confirmed as a Tusker FC player.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/EDTh3zkCc9— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) August 4, 2023 Introduced to the media as a versatile player, Byamukama admits he will do everything possible to get into Matano’s side, with his ability to play as a creative eight, and on both wings.“What Tusker will get from me is an aggressive player who wants to win and has always dreamt of winning something big with a big club. The target right now is to reclaim the Kenya Premier League title, of which it will be a dream come true for me.”Thinking about his levels at the end of his initial two years at the club, the Fort Portal native said; “I want to be a better player who strives to give his best. Under Matano, I know I have got the best teacher I could find. His track record is there for all to see, I believe we will make history here.”Iten-based Guinness World record holder chasing Paris Olympics qualificationByamukama will be among the squad of players who will leave with the team to a trio of pre-season friendlies scheduled to be in Arusha, Tanzania.The squad leaves the country on Sunday 6 August.
