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Despite a quiet return to the league post-injury, the Tusker forward's call-up to the Taifa Stars highlights his resilience and scoring prowess.
Despite facing a series of challenges including a significant injury that sidelined him for months Tusker FC forward Ibrahim Joshua has once again made headlines with his unexpected return to the Tanzania national team.
The inclusion of the 29-year-old in the Taifa Stars squad comes as a surprise to many, considering his relatively quiet performance in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after his injury.
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After rejoining Tusker FC in action inSeptember, he has gradually found his footing.
Joshua's call-up marks the fourth time he will don the national colors while playing for Tusker, a nod to his consistent performance and potential as a valuable team player.
"Congratulations to our striker Ibrahim Joshua who has been called up to the Taifa Stars squad ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers," announced the club, signaling their pride and support for his achievement.
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The 2021/2022 season saw Ibrahim emerge as the top scorer for Tusker in his debut season in Kenya.
With a tally of 11 goals and four assists in 29 matches, he not only showcased his scoring talents but also solidified his position as a crucial player for the club
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The announcement of the full Taifa Stars squad revealed a mix of seasoned and emerging talents.
Among the goalkeepers, notable names include Beno Kakolanya of Singida FG and Metacha Mnata from Yanga.
The defense lineup is fortified with players like Dickson Job and Bakari Mwamnyeto, while the midfield sees the inclusion of Ibrahim alongside other prominent players such as Mzamiru Yassin from Simba and Sospeter Bajana of Azam.
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Up front, the strike force is led by the internationally recognized Mbwana Samatta from PAOK FC, with Ibrahim Joshua adding to the depth of attacking options.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Beno Kakolanya (Singida FG), Aboutwalib Mshery, Metacha Mnata (Young Africans) and Kesi Kawawa (Karlslenden, Sweden).
Defenders: Dickson Job, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Abdullah, Nickson Kibabage (Young Africans), Lusajo Mwaikenda, Edward Manyama (Azam FC), Haji Mnoga (Aldershot Town, England), Abdi Banda (Richards Bay, South Africa), Novatus Miroshi (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine), Edwin Balua (Tanzania Prisons), Abdulmalik Zakaria (Namungo FC) and Omary Mvungi (Nantes, France).
Midfielders: Ibrahim Joshua (Tusker FC, Kenya), Mzamiru Yassin (Simba SC), Sospeter Bajana (Azam FC), Baraka Majogoro (Chippa United, South Africa), Mudathir Yahaya (Young Africans), Morice Abraham (FK Spartak, Serbia), Himid Mao (Talaea El Gaish, Egypt) and Ladaki Chisambi (Mtibwa Sugar).
Forwards: Mbwana Samatta (PAOK FC, Greece), Saimon Msuva (JS Kabylie, Morocco), John Bocco and Kibu Denis (Simba SC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC), Ben Starkie (Basford United, England), Matteo Anthony (Mtibwa Sugar), Clement Mzize (Young Africans) and Charles Mmombwa (Macarthur FC, Australia).
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