Tusker FC defender Collins Odhiambo has exuded confidence in Tusker’s title chances despite Gor Mahia’s defeat.Odhiambo joined Tusker at the beginning of the season from reigning Mozzart Bet Cup winners Kakamega Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_7828337##The Brewers’ five-game hot streak came to an end on Saturday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos when Gor Mahia defeated Tusker 1-0.Before the narrow loss, Tusker had enjoyed a seamless run in the preceding eight matches, winning six and drawing two.The win by Gor Mahia extended their unbeaten run to 19 matches in all competitions.CAF A coaches taken through Integrity Workshop in bid to curb match fixingThe 13-time champions had hoped to end Gor Mahia’s unbeaten run and close in the gap, but the defeat created a 12-point gap with the table-toppers, who sit at the summit at 43 points.The versatile right-footed wingback is, however, upbeat for the Ruaraka-based outfit’s title prospects.”Gor Mahia’s defeat was a setback to our title quest because we had hoped to close in on the point difference. Nonetheless, the defeat is behind us now, and we are focused on quickly getting back on our winning footing,” he uttered.The one-time FKF Division One Bungoma All-Stars player says his desire to win the FKF Premier League was a major factor that necessitated his move to Tusker.Odhiambo played a crucial role in steering Homeboyz to their first silverware in June 2023 in the Mozzart Bet Cup finals.”I had a wonderful experience and stayed with Homeboyz for three seasons, and I am glad I left after helping the team win the Mozzart Bet Cup. The dream of winning the FKF Premier League played a big motivation factor in my switch to Nairobi,” added the former Misikhu Friends high school alumnus.FKF Women’s Cup Draw: Last year’s finalists Ulinzi Starlets, Nakuru City Queens to kickstart journey in preliminary roundsWith the FKF Premier League action on a two-week break, paving the way for Mozzart Bet Cup preliminary matches, Robert Matano’s troops will be back in action next weekend, where they are scheduled to take on Bidco United at Ruaraka grounds.
