He scored 11 goals for Sofapaka last season before joining Shabana
Shabana winger Darius Msagha harbours regrets missing out on Harambee Stars chance because of a passport hitch.
The dribbling wizard was crafted by coach Engin Firat in the travelling squad for the double-header CHAN qualifier match against South Sudan last Sunday but was dropped after he failed to avail the document in time.
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06:00 - 18.10.2024
'I have never met my career expectations' - Former AFC Leopards captain Eugene Mukangula says as he targets comeback
The 28-year-old is at a career crossroad and is torn between continuing with playing or hanging up his boots altogether.
Considering how pivotal it is to don the national team colours, the former Sofapaka attacker said the experience is a learning curve for him, challenging other players to have their particulars ready in case such a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises.
"I have learnt my lesson the hard way. I will do better next time. This should send a message to fellow players on the importance of having documents throughout," he said as revealed by SportsBoom. Msagha who scored 11 goals for Sofapaka last season said the setback will not distract him from his objectives, adding he will prefer doing the talking on the pitch.
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11:00 - 29.09.2024
Shabana FC issues apologies to fans following untimely postponement of clash against Posta
Shabana fans had flocked Gusii Stadium excited to witness their side take on Posta Rangers on Saturday, only for the match to be called off with the officials raising concern over the ground's security status.
"I promise to score goals and accomplish my dream of playing for the national team. I want to play in the final round of the qualifiers and the tournament. I also have dreams of playing in serious qualifiers and tournaments with the senior team."
The return leg is set for November 3 at the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Uganda. The winner on aggregate will face either Rwanda or Djibouti in the final round of the qualifiers although the Stars had already qualified by virtue of being co-hosts.
The CHAN tournament is for players plying trade in the domestic leagues in their respective countries. Kenya will co-host the biennial championship in February next year alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
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