After resuming training for the first time since November, Tusker FC winger Lawrence Luvanda has identified reaching the eight-goal mark in the remaining 17 games of the season as his target.Luvanda has been out of action since late November when he picked up a hamstring strain.However, the technical bench will be able to rely on him in the second leg following his return to first-team training.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650042##Before the injury blow, Luvanda was riding on top of his game and hopes to pick from where he left off and help the team sustain the impressive run in the league.“I am happy and grateful to be back. It has been a tough two-month journey for me. It has been tough especially because it came at a time when I had picked up good form and it wasn’t easy taking it in. But I have worked hard and pushed myself to ensure I recover well. I feel strong and I am ready to help the team for the second leg,” he said in an interview with club media.Shaphan Oyugi’s target after completing move to Kagera Sugar from TuskerThe winger says his recovery was made easier by the support he received from family and teammates, saying the camaraderie pushed him to approach every day with positivity.“My family was really there for me and they supported me a lot. That gave me the courage to move on with each day. My teammates were always there for me too and they kept wishing me a quick recovery. My drive and ambition now is to do well and not let them down,” he stated.“The team has also shown a lot of faith in me and that shows they know I have something to give and that is an encouragement for me too and I am grateful for that. It is my duty to work on the pitch and repay that faith by scoring or assisting.”Unsettled Ksh465 million-rated Harambee Stars midfielder misses Europa League actionLuvanda has scored one goal this season, a late equalizer in the 1-1 draw with Kenya Police FC.He believes he is a better player now, especially as he closes in on his fourth season at the club.“I have grown a lot since coming here. The winning mentality here is huge and it has seen me grow. The demands are high, and the pressure to win is high. As a player, you need such to make yourself better,” added the former Vihiga United man.
