Tusker FC captain Hashim Sempala is relishing his impending return to the continental scene for the third time after helping the club top the Football Kenya Federation Premier League by June 30Sempala was part of the Tusker squad that clinched a double in 2016 but were handed a rude welcome in the CAF matches the following year.The stocky midfielder tasted continental football for the second time in 2018 when he controversially left the brewers for Gor Mahia but did not last long with the record champions.😝| Good morning brewers. pic.twitter.com/gGK16zTB8V— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) July 1, 2021 The defensive midfielder said that the qualification will not only motivate him but the entire playing unit which fought tooth and nail to beat KCB to the rights dished on June 30.”It feels good to play in CAF matches. It’s a big motivating factor to me. It shows how hardworking we have been as a team,and individually.It is a big chance for all the players, you never know. It could be a chance for greener pastures,” he said.Sempala also added that with the qualification sealed, all focus is now on the league trophy, saying that his colleagues are in high spirits and are yearning for their 12th title.A collection of happy moments. Always better together. #TuskerFc 💛🐘👊. pic.twitter.com/UwGZ3zy5we— Brian Marita (@brian_marita) July 2, 2021 “As a player my target is to make the team better as we strive to make it to group stages. Then we can take it from there. The morale is high. All the players are happy. The focus is now on the coming league games. Everyone is yearning for the trophy now,” he added.Tusker sealed the top spot on June 30, drubbing Ulinzi Stars 4-1 at the ASK Grounds, Nakuru.
