Tusker midfielder Rodgers Ouma was in a class of his own on Wednesday as his brace inspired the defending champions to a 2-0 win over Mathare United.The deep-lying playmaker was on target twice, one on his right foot and the other via his left foot in the second half. This was the first brace for the former Western Stima man in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_7171984##“I feel great and I thank God because it has not been easy,” a notably delighted Ouma told Tusker TV after the game. “I know I haven’t been among the goals but this one felt right and I am happy to break my duck and help my team win,” he said.The last time Ouma was on the scoresheet was in March 2 as he scored the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Bidco United at the Ruaraka Stadium.Not even his teammates dared to not recognize his efforts on Wednesday.🗣️ Rodgers reminisces his two-goal performance yesterday, what it means for him and the team moving forward.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/rIuRYdvcxj— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 13, 2023 “I am happy for him [Rodgers] and his performance today,” Stewart Omondi said post-game. “He has the class and I am not surprised that he can do that. He is capable and a good player both technically and mentally.”Omondi has been in fine form recently too after scoring a crucial stoppage time winner against AFC Leopards a week ago before setting up Ouma for his second goal from the bench against the Slum Boys.“I feel proud for myself and the team,” Omondi said. “It is always good to contribute to wins and it is my hope that we can keep the momentum going as we look to win and defend our title.”Head coach Robert Matano was not left out, congratulating Ouma for the way he bounced back from a nagging groin injury earlier this season to finally make an impact on the team.🗣️ Stewart’s thoughts after yesterday’s victory and what it means for the team. pic.twitter.com/osvgJxA3Un— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 13, 2023 “He is coming up well after his recovery and, I absolutely loved how him and the team played today,” Matano remarked. “We only have to maintain our focus, keep working smart and I believe we are up to the task,” he added.The win marked The Brewers tenth consecutive game without a loss and their third straight win while keeping a clean sheet, something the gaffer didn’t brush aside while speaking after the game.“The team and defense is good now because everyone is working hard and chipping in with his efforts,” the former AFC Leopards coach said. “It is not individual work but a decision by all players to get in and contribute. If our fullbacks and defense is open, we have our attackers dropping back, playing block and maintaining cover. That’s the key in this run,” he said.Next up for Tusker is a crucial game against Kenya Police – a side that got the better of Matano’s charges in the first leg meeting – thrashing them 3-0, a fixture not only Matano believes that they should get a revenge in.NCBA Golf Series returns with Limuru Country Club hosting the second leg“We lost in the first leg, yes but this time round we are coming for them,” Ouma said. “Hopefully we will get a win as a team and accomplish what we have been working on. “We will come up well and regain our three points back.”Tusker are second on the FKFPL log with 48 points – just four points behind leaders Gor Mahia and with a game in hand.
