Tusker winger Eric Zakayo is the latest inclusion in the national U23 team that is in camp that is preparing for the CECAFA tournament. The mercurial dribbler’s name was missing when coach Stanley Okumbi named his provisional squad for the championship last Sunday.However, the winger was summoned to join the Kasarani residential camp immediately after their league 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks becoming the fourth Tusker player in the pool after Henry Meja, Jimmy Mbugua and Faraj Ominde wo were in the initial list.Things you love to see ????????#Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/cgwsJGUjHy— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) June 22, 2021 “I have joined the U23 camp. I was in distress after I learnt that my name was missing when the coach released the provisional squad on Sunday but I can now focus on helping the team after the call came albeit late,” he confirmed.Zakayo a Tusker Youth graduate disclosed that he was hungry to bang goals and register assists at will should Okumbi retain in in the team that will feature in the tournament set for between July 3-18 in Ethiopia.???? | First match day appearance for the young lad Eric Zakayo. #OneOfOurOwn pic.twitter.com/tHc8o3x4tl— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 16, 2021 “There are equally talented wingers in the squad and I have to work hard to be in the travelling team. Should the coach retain me and consider me for playing time, I intend to repay him with as many goals and assists as possible,” he stated.Meanwhile Kariobangi Sharks will be without their right back Daniel Sakari when they travel to face Bandari on Friday.The Harambee Stars defender has been ruled out for a week following a knee injury he picked in training last week.The development leaves coach William Muluya scratching his head as his second choice right back Frederick Alushula, who clocked full time against Tusker last Sunday, is away with the U23 team.“The doctor says one-week rest is enough for the knock to heal,” Sakari confirmed.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
