Shabana striker aiming to emulate former Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison

Enock Morrison was a hot-button figure who divided opinions during his two-year sojourn in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).The outspoken Ghanaian midfielder featured for record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons before leaving for Sudanese giants Al Merrikh.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn his final season at Gor Mahia, Morrison played a key role in helping the club reclaim the league title. He also capped off the campaign by winning the Midfielder of the Year and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##Beyond the individual and team titles, Morrison wore the Gor Mahia badge with pride and passion and was never afraid to speak his mind, often taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his thoughts, however controversial they were.Although he has since moved on, Morrison's MVP crown is one that his compatriot Hafiz Alhassan hopes to claim in his first full season in the Kenyan top flight.Alhassan quietly arrived in Kenya during the off-season transfer window and signed for Shabana FC from Ghanaian side Swedru All Blacks FC, a little-known club in Kenyan football circles.Aldrine Kibet's major stumbling block revealed by Celta head coachThe powerful forward had the best possible introduction to Kenyan football, netting the first goal of the 2026/27 season as Shabana floored Posta Rangers 1-0 at Wang’uru Stadium last Saturday.Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, the 22-year-old revealed his ambition to follow in Morrison’s footsteps by winning the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.“My friend Morrison did great things in the Kenyan league last season. His achievements, both individually and with the club, inspire me. I believe that, with hard work, I can also achieve great things like him,” said the player, who is barely four seasons into competitive football.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017435##Reflecting on his match-winning goal, Alhassan revealed that he had trusted his intuition to score despite coming off the bench, playing away from home and facing an unfamiliar opponent.“I knew I would score despite it being my first competitive game. The coach asked me to deliver, and I am glad I did it," remarked the forward, who replaced Derrick Otanga.Asked whether he fancied building on his impressive start to the season and laying hands on the ‘Golden Boot’ at the end of the season, the former Ebusua Dwarfs forward made no secret of his ambitions.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Shabana new coach's tactical blueprint that downed PostaHowever, Alhassan is well aware that Shabana’s collective ambitions must come first, with individual accolades taking a back seat.“Hard work, discipline and the right mentality make anything possible. However, the MVP and Golden Boot awards come second to the club’s ambitions. My focus is on helping the club achieve its goals, and I want to give my best in that regard,” said the striker, who draws inspiration from England captain and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017419##Born and raised in Techiman, Ghana, Alhassan spent three seasons with Ebusua Dwarfs in the Division One League before joining Swedru All Blacks FC, where he featured in the Ghana Premier League for one season.The forward admitted that Shabana coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim played a key role in convincing him to move to Kenya.The 41-year-old Egyptian tactician joined Tore Bobe in July, having previously worked with Alhassan at Swedru. During his previous stint, Ibrahim recorded 12 wins, nine draws and 13 defeats.Gor Mahia provide update on influential trio after lengthy injury spells“I knew Shabana through our coach. He told me it was a big club with great support from the community. When the offer came, I did not think twice. I am enjoying everything in Kisii and the support from the fans. So far, so good,” added the former Akumfi Ameyaw Senior High School student.

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