“Fatigue is high and so we have to rotate players.” Those were the words of Tusker FC coach Robert Matano after dropping points in a frustrating barren draw at Nairobi City Stars in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) on Wednesday at Ruaraka Grounds.”We didn’t play well. We didn’t take our chances in the first twenty minutes. We didn’t have any urgency. We were not composed in terms of build up and urgency,” the four-time FKFPL winner lamented.##NAJAVA_MECA_7235095##Tusker are chasing a double this season in the Mozzart Bet Cup and the FKF Premier League, a contributing factor to their energies used this season.Ahead of the City Stars match, the Brewers dispatched KCB FC 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the Mozzart Bet Cup to set up a date with Ulinzi Stars in the semis.With the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) racing against time to conclude the league before deadline June, teams have had to play two games per week.🗣️ Coach Robert Matano reflects on yesterday’s 0-0 draw with City Stars, and looks forward to the next game this weekend. pic.twitter.com/a93wSh65Cu— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) May 4, 2023 This, coupled with the Mozzart Bet Cup fixtures, fatigue was abound to catch up with teams that go all the way in the two tasking competitions.”We still have matches and fatigue is high so we have to rotate players,” Matano admitted.On a day title rivals and log leaders Gor Mahia piped relegation threatened Mathare United 2-1 at Kasarani Stadium, the two lost points dented Tusker’s chances as K’Ogalo opened a healthy four-point gap at the helm.Playing against a team seeking to survive in the league Matano noted was “difficult”, but he expects an improved performance against Kakamega Homeboyz FC over the weekend.Sharks head coach delighted with ‘rare’ clean sheet in Posta Rangers draw”Those are the teams we like. Against strong teams, Tusker usually play their game. Homeboyz is a strong team and we’re going to prepare well for them,” the former Sofapaka and AFC Leopards manager said.Though out of contention for the FKFPL, Kakamega Homeboyz FC have had a respectable run in the league. The coach Patrick Odhiambo’s side are placed 7th on the log standings on 42 points – twenty off Gor Mahia.They have won 11 games, drawn 9 and lost 8. Their most recent form is four wins in five games.Johnathan McKinstry: The gutsy Northern Irishman daring to return Gor Mahia to its glory daysLike Tusker, Homeboyz have booked a spot in the Mozzart Bet Cup semifinals where AFC Leopards lie in waiting, having beaten Kariobangi Sharks 6-1 in the round of eight.
