Former national U23 team captain Michael Kibwage will finally get the opportunity to play at the competitive level after more than a year in the cold following his move to Kenyan champions Tusker.Kibwage, last played at the competitive level in June 2021 with Sofapaka before proceeding on a break that was triggered by differences between him and the former champions.
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Efforts to secure employment immediately after the bitter divorce with Sofapaka proved futile as court cases and the failure to obtain a release letter from the latter prevailed.The central defender who can slot in at right back had been training with the beer makers for close to two months penned a year-long deal with the club.Over six months in the cold and still counting – frustrated Kibwage reveals why he is not still playing##NAJAVA_MECA_7031459##Kibwage will however have to wait for his debut as the mid-season transfer window is yet to open.The former AFC Leopards player said he was happy to be back in action after more than a season out.”It feels good to back after such a long time. The reception at Tusker was one of its kind. I can’t wait to get started,” he said.The former KCB skipper who will battle for game time with the duo of Charles Momanyi and Kalos Kirenge said the two months he had spent with Tusker had helped him regain his fitness level that had dwindled given the time he has free agent. ACCC: Ghanaian clubs send solidarity message to Atsu, vow to win tournament for him” I do not feel like I am new at the club as I have been training with them for a while. When I came in, my fitness levels were not good but I have since regained the required threshold for one to be considered for game time,” he stated.Tusker were forced to sign a central defender after Isaac Kipyegon was suspended over his alleged involvement in match fixing.
