Kakamega Homeboyz gaffer Ken Kenyatta has revealed that he is under pressure ahead of the Tusker match on Sunday 22 September at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Despite being under no duress from the club administration, the seasoned manager admits to using self-coercion to win his first match with the club.🔰 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐎𝐍Our first away trip to Machakos County for the third match of the season awaits this weekend .A date with @tusker_fc is on the cards on Sunday.#AbanaBeingo pic.twitter.com/EWq2jDAlss— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) September 17, 2024 Kenyatta has so far registered one point from promoted sides Mara Sugar and Mathare United since his appointment on 2 August.The former Kenya international will be seeking to win his first match for Homeboyz since taking over seven weeks ago.However, he will face the Tusker side, who will be aiming to get back on track after losing at the death to Kariobangi Sharks. “Despite the sluggish start, I haven’t received any demands from the club’s top brass, but I am under my own pressure to win. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8350538##“I was number one in Kenya, and I believe I should be number one, which is where the pressure comes from,” he said in an interview with the club.Reflecting on the previous match, the former Shabana shot stopper explained that they have been working on their fishing third, which he believes was a significant letdown in the Mathare duel. “I believe we were brutal in the last two matches, particularly in Mathare. We squandered countless goal-scoring opportunities that we should have taken, but we have extensively worked on our finishing, and I am confident we are ready to go,” he said.Yegon, Jepkorir headline Buenos Aires International Marathon fieldsThe 2020-21 National Super League (NSL) title-winning coach with FC Talanta anticipates a challenging encounter but is confident in his team’s chances of victory. “We expect a close match against Tusker, but we are equally prepared for the challenge. We have adequately prepared, and it is now up to the players to do the task. “Following a loss and a draw, we must win our third match,” said the former AFC Leopards player.
