Central defender hopes to turn his career in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League around after joining twelve-time champions Tusker. Onchwari’s move to the beer makers was confirmed on Monday evening, ending his year-long stay with the relegated Muhoroni Youth.This transfer not only marked the end of a challenging period at Got Alila but also revitalized a career that has faced numerous ups and downs.Beginning his top-flight journey with Zoo, Onchwari’s progress was abruptly halted when the club was expelled from the league by FIFA due to match-fixing scandals during the 2020/2021 season.He then had a brief stint with Horseed SC in Somalia, lasting less than six months before returning to train with local teams in Narok.Alex Onchwari: The rock-solid defender daring to wrestle Muhoroni Youth from jaws of relegationWith those turbulent times behind him, Onchwari aims to establish himself among the best defenders in the country and collect trophies and personal accolades as his career advances.”It is a dream come true. Now that the past is behind me, my focus is on having a strong pre-season and winning trophies with the club,” Onchwari told Mozzart Sport.”I have never won a major career trophy, and that is my goal at Tusker.”Known for his tactical acumen and solid marking, Onchwari is eager to make an immediate impact.”My goal is to walk straight into the starting lineup. I want my presence and impact to be felt right away,” he added.Fresh blow for Muhoroni as key defender confirms departureIn a separate interview with Tusker’s media team, the defender expressed his excitement about joining the club, saying, “I am honored to be part of Tusker FC, a club with such a rich history and strong ambitions for the future. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and working alongside a talented group of players and coaching staff.”Tusker Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Nzau highlighted the reasons for signing Onchwari: “His impressive performance at Muhoroni and his dedication to the game align perfectly with our vision for the club. We are confident that Alex’s skills and experience will play a crucial role in our pursuit of new heights this season.”Onchwari becomes the fifth player to sign with Tusker after Dennis Wanjala from Nairobi City Stars, Jacob Onyango from Sofapaka, Thomas Omole from Samwest Blackboots, and Erick Balecho from Murang’a Seal.##NAJAVA_MECA_8234494##
