Tusker centre back Tom Teka believes that the team has what it takes to reclaim the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title in the new season.The Brewers, who last clinched the league title in the 2020-2021 season, have settled for the first runners position in two successive seasons.They will head into the new campaign hoping to dethrone record champions Gor Mahia and subsequently, secure a return ticket to the CAF Champions League.Teka, who has been at the club for two seasons, says the calibre of players the management brought in the window is a statement of their intent to bring glory to Ruaraka.##NAJAVA_MECA_5741##Tusker parted ways with more than ten players last month following the expiry of their contracts and further cut ties with coach Robert Matano after six years of service. The management shopped for replacements who were unveiled last week, with Charles Okere being promoted to the rank of stand-in coach. Godfrey Oduor encourages more coaches to take jobs abroad after joining South Sudanese side”We have a balanced squad that is capable of winning the league title. We have twice come close to it, and I believe the lessons learnt, and the kind of players we brought in will get us over the line,” he said. Teka, who comfortably slots in right back, will in the meantime face stiff competition in his bid for regular playing time. He will be up against club skipper Charles Momanyi, his assistant Michael Kibwage, and new boy Alex Onchwari. “I will teach him football” – El Merreikh coach taunts Neiva for criticism on old-fashioned playing styleHe believes his versatility will be an added advantage in the quest for uninterrupted game time. “We are all ready for action. The competition will make us strong and will ultimately benefit the team,” added the former Nzoia Sugar man.
