Tusker forward Erick Otieno has revealed that the words of encouragement for his mother Mary Atieno are the reason behind his impressive form in the Mozzart Bet Cup.Otieno has been on top of his game in the tournament as he has netted four goals to see his side advance to the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_7268627##Tusker will take on Kakamega Homeboyz in the final of the Cup on July 1 with Ulinzi Stars and AFC Leopards squaring it out in the playoff to determine the third and fourth places.Otieno who came off the bench to nod home the match winner in their semi clash against Ulinzi on Saturday said his mother has been backing him to cap his good show in the tournament with the winner’s medal and top scorer award.How Tusker can help Kakamega Homeboyz secure continental footballThe goal poacher who joined Tusker last year from Wazito netted a brace in Tusker 7-0 demolition of the Garissa based Berlin FC in a round of 32 tie.He scored the match winning goal in the subsequent round of sixteen match where Tusker were forced to come from two goals down to elbow out Division one side Rainbow 3-2.“She has been my number one fan and a rich source of encouragement. She has been challenging me to win the top scorer’s award as well as do everything to see the team win the Cup. I pledge to make her happy by working hard in readiness for the final,” he opened.Otieno, further went on to lift the lid on what coach Robert Matano told him before sending him in the second half of their last Sunday match against the soldiers.“He instructed me to use my height well and attack the crosses from the full backs. He also advised me to make as many runs as possible behind the defence. I am happy to have executed the plan,” he stated.Exclusive: Harambee Stars to play Mauritius, Djibouti and Pakistan in June international windowThe former Nzoia forward has scored important goals in the league as he was on target in their 2-0 win over Sofapaka and Wazito whom they beat in a similar scoreline.“I know I haven’t scored goals for fun in the league due to the limited game time I have been getting. However, I hope to keep on making the minutes I get count,” he added.
