Robert Matano will remain as Tusker FC coach despite media reports linking him with a move away from Ruaraka. Against the backdrop of a low-key 2022-23 season which ended for the 12-time Kenyan champions without silverware, grapevine pointed to Matano’s exit.Matano was reportedly on his way to Bandari FC, but the dockers have since settled on Twahir Muhiddin as the permanent head coach. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7353145##Tusker failed to defend their Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title which Gor Mahia won on the last day of the league. To add salt to injury, the brewers also missed the Mozzart Bet Cup, and a chance to play continental football, losing to Kakamega Homeboyz FC in the final, to end the season high and dry.Yet, Tusker’s management has kept faith with the Lion, as Matano is nicknamed. “I’m here to stay,” the four-time FKFPL winner, told Mozzart Sport. Why Kevin Juma picked Gor Mahia as his new homeIn a previous interview ahead of the Mozzart Bet Cup final, the 59-year-old gaffer indicated that his contract was soon lapsing with just a month left.Regardless, together with other members of the technical staff, Matano met Tusker’s hierarchy on Wednesday where the future was mapped up.”It was a long meeting. We reviewed the previous season, examined what might have gone wrong, and agreed to rectify the shortcomings,” the former AFC Leopards and Sofapaka coach, said.Salim Babu is still our coach insist Nzoia Sugar bossesAs a first step towards crafting a more successful future, Matano will embark on strengthening his squad before the team returns for preseason. “There’s a need to revamp the squad and we’re going to do that in the coming days and months,” Matano said.Tusker won the previous two league titles under Matano before Gor Mahia stopped them on their tracks. “Our aim is to improve from last season,” he added.
