Tusker defender and assistant captain Eugene Asike has asked his teammates to show great desire and commitment in Monday afternoon’s home fixture against Nzoia Sugar at the Dandora Stadium.The beer makers who are still in the title race hope to beat Nzoia and remain within touching distance of the top two teams; Gor Mahia and Kenya Police.“We expect a very tough game from Nzoia because it is a team that believes it can still stay in the league. It will not be an easy match. We have to go out there and show great desire and commitment to win the game as a team,” Asike said, in an interview with club media.##NAJAVA_MECA_8084680##The defender says despite the fact that training has been greatly slowed down by the heavy rains that have been pounding the country, the team is well prepared; mentally and physically, to tackle the sugar belt side.Asike further believes that the 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars in their last outing fortified the team’s belief, and pumped up an ounce of confidence heading into Nzoia’s duel.The win over the soldiers was preceded by losses against; FC Talanta, Kariobangi Sharks and a Mozzart Bet Cup tie defeat to Kakamega Homeoyz.Tusker keen on licking Nzoia Sugar in Monday actionAsike says the lessons picked from the three consecutive losses are vital in their bid for the league title.“Yes, we lost some three very vital games but we took that as lessons though it was a bit tough on us. The win against Ulinzi was really crucial because it has brought back the feel good factor in the team and we are looking forward to carry that into the remaining seven matches of the season,” said the former Sofapaka defender.Who will stop Kenya Police? Law enforcers extend unbeaten run under coach Salim BabuHe says the team is taking a ‘game at a time’ approach for the remaining matches, to ensure a strong finish.Should Police and Gor Mahia drop points in the remaining rounds, Tusker will then stand a chance of claiming their 13th league title.
