FC Talanta will be looking to capitalize on Vihiga Bullets poor form and bag their maiden win in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) when the two sides clash at the Kasarani Annex on Saturday.Talanta who were promoted last season have registered draws in their opening two matches of the season while Bullets have failed to hit the target in their three matches, sharing spoils once and losing by big margins to Posta Rangers and Kariobangi Sharks.Ken Kenyatta’s charges who squandered their lead to hold last season’s runners up KCB to a one-all draw in a midweek duel head into the clash hoping to make good use of home advantage and pile more misery on the visitors.Bullets hit the road with unfortunate incidents of hooliganism reported in their last match against Sharks still fresh in the back of their minds as their head coach Evans Mafuta was alleged to have been attacked after the full-time whistle.The former Nairobi Stima coach revealed that irate fans affiliated to the newly-promoted side made their way to the Bukhungu Stadium, stormed to the pitch, wrestled him to the ground and rained punches on him senselessly.📰| Matchday@FcTalanta_CA vs @FcVihiga in Kasarani from 1PM📺|Live on @StarTimesKE #FKFPL pic.twitter.com/wniQ4vA8Q5— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) October 23, 2021 He says Kakamega Homeboyz technical bench members who were spread on the stands came to his rescue and rushed him to the hospital for first aid and later escorted him to the police station where he made a report after having a word with Bullets bosses.The incident attracted the attention of the Kenya National Coaches Association who in a statement condemned the acts and called on the federation to ensure that the former Silibwet Leons boss gets a taste of justice.Mafuta who accompanied the team for the Nairobi trip says he is still in pain and three points against Talanta will plant a smile on his face and help erase the bad memories of the last game.##NAJAVA_MECA_5917632##The tactician who thanked his assistant Tom Tera for taking charge for the days he has been pursuing justice and medical attention said the team had adapted to life in the top tier and had corrected the mistakes committed in the past three matches.”My jaws are still in pain thanks to the blows landed by goons who confronted me shortly after our midweek game at home against Sharks. I contemplated resigning but the management of the club assured me of their support and security and the backing from my colleagues also came in handy,””The matter is being handled by the authorities and hopefully, the perpetrators will be arrested and charged. Meanwhile, the team is ready to face Talanta and secure our first three points in the top flight,” he said.Talanta’s attacking midfielder Francis Kahiro is also confident of the team securing maximum points as well as maintaining their unbeaten run. Kahiro who missed the last game courtesy of an ankle injury picked in a test match played prior to the resumption of the league after the international break said the match will be relatively easier as opposed to the previous ones.”We have played Bullets before in the second tier and we know them inside out. We have worked on the areas that let us down previously and I am certain that we will carry the day,” he said.
