Recounting his experience in the recent Edinburgh derby, Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri shared his effort to avoid an early booking for a challenge on Lawrence Shankland, while also highlighting his successful containment of the Scottish Premiership’s leading scorer. Bushiri, who represented the Democratic Republic of Congo at AFCON, reassured manager Nick Montgomery about his readiness despite limited playing time in the tournament, emphasizing his return to action with full training. He expressed his readiness to compete and his focus on the game despite receiving a yellow card early on. Reflecting on the match, Bushiri believed Hibernian deserved more than the draw, acknowledging the intensity of the derby and the team’s performance. Despite not featuring in competitive matches during AFCON, Bushiri valued the experience and the opportunity to learn from international teammates. Regarding squad changes during his absence, he mentioned missing his friend Allan Delferriere but praised the integration of new players, particularly those who speak French, into the team. Bushiri expressed excitement about playing alongside the new additions and adapting to the team’s dynamics under Montgomery’s management.
