Hajj Siraj Mohammed has spent five decades managing the famed al-Nejashi Mosque in northern Ethiopia s Tigray region, welcoming worshippers even during periods of conflict and famine.
Defenders
Yusuf Mainge, Washington Munene, Robinson Kamura, Isaac Kipyegon, Robert Mudenyu, Collins Shivachi, Omar Somobwana, Clyde Senaji, Lewis Bandi.
Midfielders
Said Tsuma, Peter Thiong’o, Gideon Waja, Fabrice Mugheni, Boniface Mukhekhe, Eugene Mukangula, Collins Shichenje, Austin Odhiambo, Marvin Nabwire, Jaffery Awiti, Musa Saad.
Forwards
Harrison Mwendwa, Elvis Rupia, Hansel Ochieng, Bienvenue Shaka, Steven Otieno, Caleb Olilo, Peter Thiong o.
Just like Bandari’s case, Aussems has every player at his disposal and will want to ensure he starts his reign at the club on a positive note.
Ahead of their FKF Shield Cup fixture, Aussems explained his main concern was the tactical aspect of the team which he said they must improve before their next league assignment.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj in tears during national anthem, says he was remembering his father
Siraj received support on Twitter from former India cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Wasim Jaffer, along with several others including leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Updated Jan 07, 2021 · 03:57 pm Mohammed Siraj in action on Thursday | AFP
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj got emotional when the national anthem player ahead of day one of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Tears rolled down Siraj’s cheek as India’s national anthem played before he received a pat on the back from fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was standing next to him.
Teary-eyed Siraj remembers late father during national anthem
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Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj could not hold back the tears as India s national anthem played before the start of the third Test in Australia on Thursday, and he revealed later that thoughts of his late father had overcome him.
TV cameras zoomed in on the teary-eyed Siraj, and the images soon went viral.
The 26-year-old, who made a startling debut in the second Test victory when he took five wickets, made the tough decision to stay with the Indian squad after his father died in November. At the time of the national anthem I remembered my dad, Siraj told reporters at the end of the day s play and he had claimed the first wicket to fall.