2026 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker have added three arsenals to their ranks ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round clash against Tanzanian Premier League side Singida Black Stars.Tusker will host the first leg in Nairobi during the weekend of 17-18 October before travelling to Tanzania for the return leg a week later.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe winner of the round, on aggregate, will secure a place in the group stage of the continental tournament.Ahead of the crucial ties, head coach Julien Mette has a reason to smile following the successful registration of: Eugene Ikutwa, Alvin Mang'eni and Brian Bwire.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##Both Bwire and Mang'eni joined Tusker in the closing days of the past transfer window from Polokwane City and Kenya Police FC, respectively, locking them out of the registration window for CAF matches. The trio missed the opening preliminary round, as Tusker eliminated Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani 3-2 on aggregate, after failing to have their registration completed on time. STARS ABROAD: Olunga features as Masud Juma shines with braceHowever, the club has confirmed that the three players are now eligible for selection and will compete for game time when the Brewers face Singida Black Stars, who have Kenyan forward Mathew Tegisi in their ranks.Ikutwa is expected to offer depth in the backline, while Bwire will challenge Congolese goalkeeper Perauld Ndinga for the starting role. Mang'eni offers options on the left wing.Meanwhile, the club remains hopeful of completing the transfer and registration of left back Siraj Mohammed before the two sides lock horns. Charlton manager gives encouraging recovery update on injured Harambee Stars defenderTusker acquired Siraj's signature, on loan from Gor Mahia, during the final days of the off-season transfer window. However, the versatile player could not be fielded when Tusker played Madani as he was already registered for Gor Mahia's CAF Champions League assignments. With the regulations allowing players to be registered for the club they are loaned to, Tusker will seek to have the former Bandari man cleared for game time. CAF mulling return of AFCON to biennial competition – MotsepeTusker, who are 12-time Kenyan champions, qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup following their triumph in the Mozzart Bet Cup. They beat Kenya Police 2-1 during the final staged at Kwale Stadium in June, to not only grab the ticket to continental matches but also end their 10-year wait for the cup.