Joseph Mwangi was the best midfielder in the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season as he found the back of the net 14 times and registered seven assists.The goal contributions he had in that season, with Nzoia Sugar, turned him into a hotcake in the transfer window as all league giants jostled for his signature. Tusker won the battle for Mwangi’s signature and handed the creative midfielder a two-year-long contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_8235053##His maiden season at Ruaraka was characterized by ups and downs and in the end, he fell short of the targets he had set and expectations. Mwangi scored a paltry two goals last season but he believes in second chances even as he seeks to redeem himself in the new campaign. He says, more than 20 goal contributions are his irreducible minimum in the season, and he hopes he will be named the best midfielder.Gor Mahia’s Austin Odhiambo dedicates MVP award to ailing mother”Things were tough in my first season at the club. I worked hard but all didn’t go according to my plans. Injuries also slowed me. I will be seeking redemption in the new season and hopefully, I will be the best midfielder again,” he told Mozzart Sport.Mwangi also hopes to inspire the club to reclaim the league title and subsequently, return to continental matches.Tusker have had to settle for the runners up in the last two seasons which have been in favour of Gor Mahia. Seasoned Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper James Saruni sets retirement date” We had a target of winning the title last season but we didn’t make it. We collectively hope to bring the title to Ruaraka again. We have what it takes and a good number of the players have the experience,” he added.Tusker are expected to bring in more players to plug in the gaps left by those who left following the expiry of their contracts.
