Former Tusker striker Ibrahim Joshua will finally debut in the Tanzanian Premier League in the new season after joining Kagera Sugar.Ibrahim had not played in the Tanzanian top tier before moving to the Kenyan league in August 2021.The burly goal poacher joined the beer makers from second-tier side Ken Gold FC and enjoyed remarkable success in his first season at the club as he hit double digits.His electric form in his maiden season at Tusker earned him a surprise and first call-up to the national team in March 2022. He gathered three national team caps during his stay at Tusker.##NAJAVA_MECA_8248919##The striker was instrumental in Tusker’s successful title hunt in the 2021–2022 season, but the campaign was later annulled.Ibrahim struggled with knee injuries in his last two seasons at Tusker, which limited his game time, and was consequently released in June.“I have joined Kagera on a year-and-a-half contract. It is an opportunity for me to play in the Tanzanian Premier League for the first time,” he told Mozzart Sport in a telephone interview.Gor Mahia reveal who is eligible for share of prize moneyIbrahim, says he can’t wait for the new season to kick off, as he aims to make up for what he missed in the last two years.“I want to achieve a lot at Kagera. I haven’t played much in the past two years due to injuries. I have to make up for it,” he added.In Tanzania, he will come up against his immediate former teammate at Tusker, Erick Kapaito, who joined Namungo after leaving the Brewers.Tusker newboy out to make mark at clubKapaito spent an entire season with Tusker, having joined from Arba Minch of Ethiopia.Kagera, who at some point were under the tutelage of Kenya coach Francis Baraza, finished tenth in the past season with 34 points.They won seven matches, drew 13, and lost ten duels.
