Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano was left a delighted man after his troops managed to pick a third consecutive league win to maintain their pressure on current league leaders Gor Mahia in the race for the 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League title.Taking on Sofapaka at the Ruaraka Grounds, the defending league champions got the job done courtesy of strikes from Erick Otieno and Jackson Macharia either half of the game to seal the three points that helped them stay within touching distance of Gor who are four points above them on the table.FULL TIME at the Complex.Three points. Full shangwe!! pic.twitter.com/hA9TsUi1qG— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 9, 2023 Following the performance that saw the Brewers fork out their third straight league win on the back of a very physically draining encounter against AFC Leopards on Wednesday, the experienced tactician lauded his charges for displaying admirable spirit in getting the win.“In three games we have managed to collect nine points and with league becoming very tight and the fixtures so congested, I am delighted with the win which was from a very hard game.I am very happy especially with the fighting spirit because we played a very hard match on Wednesday (against AFC Leopards) and we again played with the same fighting spirit which means they have developed something in their mind which is the mental strength required to contain pressure and get the job done,” the head coach remarked.##NAJAVA_MECA_7162600##Having managed to recover from a rough patch that saw them lose ground on Gor Mahia at some point recently, the former AFC Leopards boss called on his side to keep their eyes on the ball as the league continues taking shape in its business end with sixteen games left to play.“All in all, I am happy but now we have to continue working hard and smart. The fixtures are congested and we have to control the tempo, our fitness levels and basically be prepared for any match going forward,” Matano urged.Kariobangi Sharks head coach in high praise for Gor Mahia’s tactical acumenThe Brewers will on Wednesday face a tricky Mathare United seeking to maintain their consistency in the league and to pile pressure on Gor Mahia.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
