Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano has lauded Bidco United’s fighting spirit after a 2-1 win in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clash on Wednesday.The Brewers needed a late goal from Ibrahim Joshua to claim their fourth win of the season and maintain their winning run after victory over Mathare United before the close of 2021. FULL TIME AT RUARAKA.Happy New Year folks!! pic.twitter.com/SZAmm67caD— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 5, 2022 Matano noted that Bidco United’s win over Tusker in the first leg last season spurred them in the clash as he lauded their fighting spirit.“We expected that kind of match because last year they beat us but we beat them in the second leg, beating us last year gave them the fighting spirit and the self-belief that they can beat us again.We knew they are fighters who fight for everything and every ball,” noted Matano in his post-match press conference.Bidco beat Tusker FC 2-1 in their first league encounter after the Thika-based side earned promotion last season from the National Super League (NSL).74: GOAL for Bidco. Nelson Chieta.— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) January 5, 2022 The win saw Tusker break into the top 10 as they continue to claw up the table after a shaky start to the season that has so far seen them lose four games.Former Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Shami Kibwana opened the scoring for the Brewers in the 42nd minute with Nelson Chieta restoring parity for Bidco before Joshua sealed three points for Tusker with 10 minutes to go.
