Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has emphasized the significance of their victory over FC Talanta last Sunday for their season’s prospects.The Brewers defeated FC Talanta 3-1 to return to winning ways. A brace from George Kaddu and a goal from Tom Teka secured the comeback win after Talanta had taken an early lead through a penalty.##NAJAVA_MECA_8435620##The victory marked Tusker’s second of the season after five rounds of matches. Their other win came on the opening day against Sofapaka, followed by two draws and a loss.Speaking after the match, the former Vihiga Queens head coach expressed that the win against Talanta could be the beginning of a positive run for the team.”The win against Talanta is going to bring confidence to the team, and I hope it will propel us to a win in our next match against Ulinzi and subsequent matches of the season,” said Okere.The former Harambee Starlets coach took over the team on an interim basis at the start of the season and has been working to implement his football philosophy. He mentioned that there has been positive progress.Kariobangi Sharks’ Biron Otieno out for three months after fractured arm in AFC Leopards clash”We have been working hard to find a winning formula and for the players to fully understand our idea of football. We are not there yet but are much better than at the start of the season,” he stated.Okere, who was promoted from Tusker Youth, also revealed that the players have been receptive and have shown the right attitude to compete.”What is important is that I can see players with the will and determination to fight for the team, and that is key for any coach,” he added.The 12-time league champions are currently fifth in the FKF Premier League standings with eight points, five behind leaders KCB.Tusker will be back in action on Wednesday, 23rd October, with a match against military side Ulinzi Stars at Police Sacco Stadium, kicking off at 1300 hrs.Austin Odhiambo on how AFC Leopards fans played part in crucial point of his career
