Zoo FC head coach Herman Iswekha has expressed satisfaction with the caliber of players he was assembled and retained ahead of their start of life in the National Super League.The club was axed to the second tier after being found guilty of match manipulation by FIFA, a sin they paid heavily by forfeiting their top flight status mid season.Their demotion saw a number of players want out in search for playing time with Tayo Odongo already a Biashara United player while Collins Neto was reduced to a free agent after his contract expired.Iswekha who began training three years ago revealed that more than ninety five percent of his players reported to duty signaling that life in the second tier will not be tough as anticipated.Zoo FC expelled from FKFPLAdditionally, the tactician revealed that he had acquired four youthful players from the talent rich region and were adapting well to his philosophy. He also said that he was keeping a close eye on a tournament set to be organized by Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot where he intends to capture more raw talent and groom. “I am happy that almost all my players returned to training after a very long break. I have only lost two players and even if others leave in the coming days, I am not worried at all for I have already brought four and will catch more from the tournaments being organized here, “he said. Iswekha who took over from Sammy Okoth in the meantime said one season will be enough for him to gain promotion to the top flight again.Zoo familia….#fcukzoo #BKPL #magicalkericho pic.twitter.com/N1py7EjA2c— Zoo FC (@zoofootballclub) April 8, 2021 The soft spoken boss pegged his hopes on the quality of players at his disposal and their resolve to give the region something to smile about as well as redeem their image.” The boys know that they can no longer cry over spilt milk. We were the face of football in this region and the best way to redeem our name is by fighting for promotion. We did in 2016 and we are able to do it next season,” he added.
